Spider-Man 2 is now in stores and gamers are having a blast exploring New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. There are heaps of Easter Eggs to be discovered, of course, but one has hit us harder than any of those fun references to the comic books.
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer. The news shocked everyone, not least his co-stars and friends who had been unaware of his fight against the disease.
Marvel Studios paid tribute to the late actor in a variety of ways, with last year's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever serving as a memorable send-off to Boseman's version of the iconic superhero.
In Spider-Man 2, if you choose to pay a visit to the Wakanda Embassy in Midtown, you'll notice that the street has been renamed Boseman Way. However, upon approaching the doors of the Embassy as Miles, you'll be given a prompt to press the triangle button. Do so, and Miles will do the "Wakanda Forever" salute.
You can check that out below but it's a really wonderful moment in the game and a fitting tribute to an actor who inspired countless people as T'Challa.
We recently learned that Spider-Man 2 will get a New Game Plus mode before the end of 2023, while there are already rumblings about Venom taking centre stage in a spin-off or DLC. With that in mind, we're sure there are plenty more Easter Eggs for Insomniac to throw into the mix in the weeks and months ahead.
Take a closer look at Miles' "Wakanda Forever" tribute below.
"Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other, and the ones they love," reads the game's synopsis, "from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat."
"Explore an expansive Marvel's New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear."
"Wield Peter's symbiote abilities and Miles' explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains," it continues, "including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues' Gallery."
Spider-Man 2 is now available to buy worldwide.