Here’s How Spider-Man 2 Pays Tribute to the Late Chadwick Boseman

Spider-Man 2 has plenty of Easter eggs, but one in particular is a sweet tribute to late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.

As IGN’s Easter egg guide breaks down, it involves a new interaction at the Wakandan Embassy in the Midtown district, which was a location in both previous Spider-Man games as well. The player can approach the front door of the embassy as Miles, where they get the prompt to press △ to “Honor.” In doing so, Miles crosses his arms over his chest, performing the iconic Wakanda Forever gesture.

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It’s obviously a brief interaction, but still a touching one. It’s also not the first time Boseman has been remembered by Insomniac’s Spider-Man games. Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which was released just a few months after Boseman tragically passed away in 2020, included a brief message remembering the actor during the credits:

“In loving memory of a noble king, Chadwick Boseman. His honor, strength, and compassion will reverberate for generations to come. Wakanda forever.”

That game also changed the name of 42nd Street to “Chadwick Way” – a callout to Boseman’s breakout role as Jackie Robinson in the film 42.

Spider-Man 2 released for PS5 today, with fans just beginning to uncover all the highly anticipated sequel has to offer. If you’re diving into it this weekend, check out our 21 essential tips for both beginners and newcomers to the series.

We gave Spider-Man 2 an 8/10 in our review, with IGN’s Simon Cardy writing that it “delivers Insomniac’s best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.”

Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she’s not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.