“Insomniac really got us crying”: Grandpa Earl’s Side Mission in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is So Emotional Gamers Are Struggling to Hold Back Tears
James Olson
Updated on April 03, 2026
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which was launched on October 20, received positive reviews for its better visuals, interesting narrative, and spectacular boss battles. According to a press release, the game smashed the record for the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios title in its first 24 hours. The game sold over 2.5 million copies, exceeding PlayStation Studios’ previous record. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is being developed by Insomniac Games and is a direct sequel to ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ from 2018 and ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ from 2020.
While fighting villains and following the storyline, players can fire webs and swing around New York City. The game’s New York map contains a lot of side quests to discover. These range from short stories about some of the city’s citizens to the presence of famous Spider-Man villains and can be unlocked as the game proceeds or via the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man app. But one mission of the game is very emotional and it not only makes the gamers struggle but even gives them tears.
Most Emotional Mission in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The “Find Grandpa mission” in the game is one of the most emotional missions. The mission appears as a request on the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man app, asking Spider-Man to assist Tasha in locating her missing grandfather, Earl. While the assignment begins with detective work, there is no action in it. Instead, the mission’s appeal stems from its pure heart and compassion. When Spider-guy does find him, the old guy invites Spider-Man to sit with him on a park seat and reminisce about the love of his life, who died a while ago.
Though this objective simply rewards supporters with EXP, it helps players progress through the FNSM App Request questline and provides them with a genuine experience that taps into their emotions.
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Other Important Missions in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
The gameplay loop in Spider-Man 2 on PS5 is highly satisfying, with the proper combination of exploration, action, and plot progression. The game includes both Spider-Men, Peter Parker, and Miles Morales, as well as enhanced gadgets that work in tandem with the combination system. Spider-Man 2 introduces Web Wings, which revolutionizes movement by allowing glide in regions such as Queens. Aerial speed is increased via interactive features such as super slingshots and wind tunnels. Some missions may not provide benefits other than EXP and the like, but the experience of completing the side quest is worthwhile.
While the Find Grandpa Mission takes the players through an emotional journey. Many other missions help Spider-Man gain suits and other important commodities that can be used in the game. Missions like Homecoming, Cultural Museum, room for the Future, All Prowler Stashes, and many more enhanced the gaming experience for the users and have helped the game gain such success.
