Spider-Man: The Heist – The Maria Mission Walkthrough

The Heist DLC introduces a new storyline centered around Black Cat, along with fresh challenges and missions. The first mission you’ll undertake is The Maria, located at the Manhattan Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). This guide will walk you through the mission’s key objectives and give you useful tips to help you succeed.

How to Start The Maria Mission

Once you’ve installed The Heist DLC, The Maria mission will become available. To begin:

1. Open the Game Menu – Navigate to the DLC tab and select The Heist.
2. Confirm Campaign Switch – The game will prompt you to switch from the main story to the DLC campaign.
3. Travel to MMoCA – Your first objective is to head to the Manhattan Museum of Contemporary Art (Central Park). Upon arrival, a cutscene will trigger and start the mission.

Defeating Hammerhead’s Thugs Outside MMoCA

As you approach the museum, you’ll encounter Hammerhead Thugs, a new enemy type in The Heist DLC. These mafia enforcers come in various forms:

• Brawlers – Standard melee fighters.
• Gunmen – Carry pistols or automatic weapons.
• Heavy Weapon Thugs – Use shields or mini-guns (appear later).

Best Strategy:

• Use Stealth Takedowns – The statues around the courtyard provide great vantage points for stealthy takedowns.
• Use Web Attacks – Webbing enemies to walls or statues is a quick way to clear the area.
• Finishers & Gadgets – If spotted, use Finishers and gadgets like Impact Web to quickly neutralize enemies.

Objective: Search for Breaches

After defeating the enemies outside, your next task is to find a way into the museum.

• Location of the Breach: The breach is on the east side of the museum roof—you’ll see a cut skylight.
• Action: Interact with the skylight to trigger a cutscene and enter the museum.

Investigating the Museum Interior

Inside, something seems off—there are no guards in sight. MJ suggests checking the security footage to figure out what happened.

Objective: Look for the Guards

1. Head to the Security Room – It’s 41 meters from the central statue near the entrance.
2. Unlock the Door Using Handprints – The door is locked, so scan the environment for handprints.

Where to Find the Handprints:

• Guard’s Cellphone – Found on a bench near the entrance (scan the backside of the phone).
• Walkie-Talkie – Located in the west exhibition room (scan the orange button on the side).
• Crossword Puzzle Book – Found on a bench near the east staircase (2nd floor) (scan the back cover).

Once you’ve collected all three prints, return to the security room and interact with the hand scanner to unlock the door.

Rewiring the Scanner

To proceed, you’ll need to complete a Rewire Scanner minigame to unlock the security door. Here’s how to solve the puzzle:

1. Activate the Rewire Scanner – Interact with the scanner to start the minigame.
2. Solve the Puzzle – The objective is to connect the red and green lines, but you’ll need to adjust the pathways to avoid any interruptions. Pay attention to the wiring routes and match them carefully.

Once you successfully solve the puzzle, the security door will open. This will trigger the next objective: “Check the security footage”. Head into the security room to proceed with the mission.

Checking the Security Footage

Inside, you’ll find unconscious guards. Now, you need to check the surveillance footage.

Objective: Check the Security Feed

• Interact with the computer on the left side of the room.
• The footage reveals that the museum’s prized painting, Maria, is missing.

This triggers the next objective:

Objective: Investigate the Painting

• The Maria painting is located in the center of the 1st floor, flanked by two trees.
• Approach the Audio Guide Station in front of the painting and interact with it to trigger a cutscene.

Stopping the Art Thieves

During the cutscene, Hammerhead’s thugs break in and begin attacking. Midway through the fight, they start stealing artwork and heading for the exits.

How to Stop the Art Thieves:

• Use Web Strikes to quickly reach enemies attempting to escape.
• Focus on exit points—the thugs will run toward the stairs.
• Use Gadgets like Web Bombs to immobilize multiple enemies at once.

Once you’ve defeated all enemies, return to The Maria painting to trigger a cutscene with Black Cat.

Final Showdown: Protecting The Maria

After Black Cat appears, another wave of Hammerhead’s thugs floods the museum.

Combat Tips:

• Use Air Combat – Staying airborne can help you avoid incoming attacks.
• Throw Objects – The museum is filled with throwable objects that can be used to disable enemies.
• Suit Powers – Activate your suit powers, like Spider-Bro or Quad Damage, to deal with large groups quickly.

Once you’ve cleared the final wave of enemies, the mission ends with another cutscene.

Rewards for Completing The Maria:

• Resilient Suit Unlocked – A new suit for Spider-Man.
• Trophy: The Cat Came Back – Earned for completing The Maria mission.

Now that you’ve successfully completed The Maria mission and unlocked the Resilient Suit, you’re ready to dive deeper into The Heist DLC. If you’re looking for more mission tips, be sure to check out our guide for The Trouble with Arson mission to continue your adventure.

Happy swinging, and let us know what you think of the new DLC in the comments below!