With excitement swirling around the release of new games, the gaming community patiently waits for any update on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. After a long wait from the first game’s release in 2018, fans have a sneak peek into the sequel. Spider-Man 2’s gameplay stole the show at PlayStation Showcase 2023. While fans wait for updates, some have taken it upon themselves to discover hidden details. A dissection of the gameplay trailer revealed a detail that puzzled everyone!
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As one fan made their way through the trailer, they found a seemingly random set of numbers. Inside a military truck, viewers can see a bunch of random numbers and letters appearing on a screen. While it can simply mean numbers, some fans think this Easter Egg is Insomniac cluing us in on hidden details!
Have the fans foreshadowed the release date for Spider-Man 2?
In one scene during the gameplay trailer, viewers see the inside of an armored truck. On a screen, a mix of numbers and letters appears. These are MD#JN00201123. Consequently, fans began speculating on what these numbers could mean, taking to Twitter to share their theories.
Is Spider-Man 2's release date hidden in the gameplay trailer!? 😱
Inside the military truck, a sequence of numbers can be seen, correlating to a date of 20th November 2023. 👀🔥
Do you think this could be it? Have @insomniacgames been this sneaky?? 🤔#SpiderMan2PS5 pic.twitter.com/j9RP9cNKvi
— Octorious (@OctoriousYT) May 31, 2023
One user proposed these numbers alluding to the release date for the game. He broke the numbers down to MD#JN representing mid-June. This is when fans have speculated Insomniac will provide us with a release date for the game. Moreover, Insomniac will open pre-order slots during this time.
I also think that 'MD#JN' could refer to when Insomniac plan to announce the release date/pre-orders. It quite literally means, 'Mid-June'.
Credit to @AndyReloads for spotting the 201123 part of the sequence. 💙
— Octorious (@OctoriousYT) May 31, 2023
The second part of the Easter Egg, 201123, is thought to be the release date specified. According to theories, the release date will be Monday, November 20, 2023. Additionally, this aligns with the release period given in the trailer, Fall 2023.
However, some users thought the November 20 release date is not what the number refers to. Game developers rarely publish a title on a Monday. Instead, they prefer releasing close to holidays and weekends to maximize the number of people picking up their titles at launch.
As pointed out by @MSM_Access, a Monday launch is rare. However, I don't think that completely kills this theory. The date could mean 'Week Commencing 20th November', rather than the 20th being the set-in-stone date.
— Octorious (@OctoriousYT) May 31, 2023
Will the much-awaited PS exclusive release in late November?
Fans should not count out the theory of a Monday release. As Sony fans may already know, God of War: Ragnarok, one of the biggest of Sony’s titles, was released on a Monday. Despite a Monday release, the title sold over 5.1 million units just in the first week of its launch.
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As fans discussed their theories over these numbers, some expressed disappointment over the rumored November date. Others were happy, with their argument being it gives developers more time to polish the game.
I honestly wouldn't mind it! More time for it to cook, and also just works better for me than a late September date
— Octorious (@OctoriousYT) May 31, 2023
The numbers were an interesting spot made by fans. If true, it is truly an incredible way for Insomniac to reveal the release date to their fans. If not, it goes on to show the keen eyes of fans.
Regardless of the numbers, the wait till release will not be too long. Fall 2023 will be a busy time for games, with the launch of Spider-Man 2, and many new titles.
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What do you think of these numbers? Has Insomniac really revealed the release date in an Easter Egg? Let us know what you think in the comments.