Summary
AMarvel Rivalsfan recently came up with a cool concept for an InsomniacSpider-Mancrossover. AlthoughMarvel Rivalsfeatures numerous Spider-Man skins, many players feel that a potential collaboration with Insomniac’s popularSpider-Man 2should be strongly considered for the live-service hero shooter.
Marvel Rivalsis a hero shooter in the literal sense, as it features a 33-strong roster of heroes, villains, and everything in between from the expansive Marvel universe. Couple this with the distinctive art style and engaging gameplay, and it’s no surprise thatMarvel Rivalshas racked up tens of millions of playersin the few weeks it’s been on the market. As with many other popular live-service games, though,Marvel Rivalsfans are constantly conceptualizing new characters and crossovers, and one such pitch may have stumbled on a great idea.
Reddit user NathanRider recently proposed anexciting crossover betweenMarvel Rivalsand Insomniac’sSpider-Man 2with two pieces of concept art. The first one envisions Peter Parker’s iconic Advanced Suit fromSpider-Man 2as an alternate skin forSpider-Man inMarvel Rivals. Although the base image comes fromSpider-Man 2’s box art, the suit is somewhat edited to resembleMarvel Rivals' vivid art style for a more convincing concept, and it interestingly includes Venom’s symbiote tendrils on the arm as well. Venom is also inMarvel Rivals, presenting an opportunity for unique interactions when the InsomniacSpider-Mansuit is equipped.
Marvel Rivals and Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 Crossover Could Turn Out Fruitful for Both Games
NathanRider’s second concept art goes in the opposite direction by bringingMarvel Rivals' Spider-Man skin into Insomniac’sSpider-Man 2as an alternate suit for Peter Parker. Unlike the previous one, though, this Spider-Man suit retains theMarvel Rivalsart style, which isn’t too surprising since Insomniac rarely changes art styles for certain unique Spider-Man outfits when adding them to its games. A good example of this are theSpider-Versesuits for Miles Morales' Spider-Man, which include the same art style and animation as the movies.
The beauty of this crossover is that it seems quite viable given the context of both games. Insomniac adds new suits toSpider-Man 2as post-launch support, andMarvel Rivalsis a live-service title, so it may eventually indulge in crossovers with other games to increase player interest. Therefore, a collaboration betweenMarvel RivalsandSpider-Man 2is a prospect that sounds far from a pipe dream. ShouldMarvel Rivalsadd more Spider-Peoplein the future, Miles Morales’Spider-Man 2suits could be folded into this crossover as well.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
