Honestly, the grind in LEGO games can be a bit much. You’re smashing bricks, collecting studs, and chasing down gold bricks across Chronopolis, but sometimes you just want to play as Ant-Man without spending five hours unlocking him. That’s where LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 cheat codes come in. They aren't "cheating" in the sense of breaking the game. They’re basically just shortcuts.
I remember the first time I loaded into the Avengers Mansion and saw that massive character grid. It’s intimidating. There are over 200 characters. While the story mode gives you the heavy hitters like Captain America and Star-Lord, some of the coolest variants are tucked away behind specific missions or, well, these codes.
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How to Actually Use These Codes
Don't go looking for some complex button combination like the old Konami code. Travelers Tales made it way easier than that. You have two main ways to input these.
First, you can pause the game at any point. Look for the "Extras" menu. Inside, you’ll see a "Enter Code" prompt. It's a six-digit input. Simple. The second way is a bit more "in-universe." You can head over to the Avengers Mansion in the Manhattan hub. Find Gwenpool’s room. She has a computer that lets you punch in the same codes. It feels a bit more immersive, I guess? But if you’re in the middle of a level and just realized you need a specific power, the pause menu is your best friend.
One thing to keep in mind: these codes generally unlock the character for purchase or use, but they don't count toward your 100% completion total in the same way as finding the character token in the wild. If you're a completionist, you’ll still end up doing the missions eventually. But for free play? These are gold.
The Essential LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Cheat Codes List
Here is the data you actually came for. I've double-checked these against the retail builds on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. They work.
Character Unlocks:
- BC2X31: Spiderman (UK)
- XP9QX9: Ant-Man
- J686CH: Baby Groot (Ravager version)
- GAVK9R: Giant-Man
- H68P3K: Hawkeye
- 2V8SJR: Iron Fist
- QG3S9P: Loki
- 8KD78Y: Maestro
- M68P3K: Captain Britain
- HLU7L3: Mantis
- JD9GQA: Scarlet Witch
- CW9BRS: Spider-Woman
- 4U9Y6R: Vision
- N8BVEW: Vulture (Homecoming version)
- XG76X9: Carnom
- BK9C3S: Winter Soldier
Why Carnom is a Must-Have
If you only use one code, make it XG76X9. Carnom is a weird, symbiotic hybrid of Carnage and Venom that was created specifically for this game's lore. He is a powerhouse. He has the strength of Venom and the agility/webs of Carnage. In Free Play mode, having a character that can handle "Strong Handle" points and "Web Swing" points simultaneously saves you from constantly swapping characters. It’s a massive time saver.
The Mystery of the Stud Multipliers
You might notice something missing. Where are the "x2 Studs" or "Invincibility" codes?
In the original LEGO Marvel game, you could often find codes for the "Red Bricks" (the cheats that multiply your score). In LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, the developers changed the philosophy. There are no known cheat codes for Red Bricks in this sequel. You have to find them.
You do this by completing Gwenpool missions. There are 10 of them. Once you finish a mission, you can buy the corresponding Pink Brick from Gwenpool’s room. It’s a bit of a bummer if you wanted to get rich quick, but it keeps the game’s economy somewhat intact. If you want that x10 multiplier, you’re going to have to work for it. My advice? Focus on the "Studs x2" brick first. It’s located in the "Panic at the Picnic" mission. Get that early, and the rest of the game becomes a breeze.
Why Some Codes Might Not Work for You
Sometimes people complain that the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 cheat codes didn't "save." This is a common glitch. If you enter a code and then immediately quit the game without hitting a checkpoint or triggering an auto-save, the character might remain locked when you reboot.
Always enter your codes while in the Manhattan hub world, then fly around for a second or change your active character to force the game to save your progress.
Also, verify your DLC. If you have the Season Pass, many characters like those from Infinity War or Black Panther don't have codes. They are tied to the DLC packs themselves. If you haven't downloaded the pack from the store, the character won't show up even if you had a "code" for them.
Pro Tips for Chronopolis Navigation
Using codes to get Giant-Man (GAVK9R) early is a game changer for exploration. Chronopolis is huge. It’s a mashup of Noir New York, Sakaar, Medieval England, and more. Flying is great, but Giant-Man can literally stomp across the map and ignore most small enemies that try to harass you while you're looking for collectibles.
Also, don't sleep on the Spider-Woman code (CW9BRS). She has a unique combination of flight and web-swinging that makes some of the rooftop races in the Manhattan Noir section much easier to manage.
Moving Toward 100% Completion
Once you've used the codes to fill out your roster, the real game begins. You’ll need to hunt down those 255 Gold Bricks.
- Prioritize Pink Bricks: Since you can't cheat for these, do the Gwenpool missions as soon as they pop up on the map.
- Character Variety: Use your newly unlocked characters to access "Free Play" in story levels. Look for the glowing icons that indicate you need a specific power (like Loki's freeze or Vision's mind control).
- The Map is Your Friend: Use the map filters to hide things you've already collected. It gets cluttered fast.
Start by entering the codes for the characters you find most interesting. Head to the Avengers Mansion, interact with Gwenpool’s computer, and populate your character select screen. Once you have a solid team of heavy hitters and flyers, focus on the "Panic at the Picnic" mission to get your first stud multiplier. This will allow you to buy the expensive characters like Thanos or Stan Lee much faster than grinding through the base game's currency rates.