Mommy Long Legs from Poppy Playtime may have extra, even more frightening legs when Chapter 2: Fly in a Web releases, at least according to the latest theory from The Game Theorist's MatPat. Mommy Long Legs is widely accepted to be the main antagonist in Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, replacing the threatening but beloved Huggy Wuggy. Fly in a Web doesn't yet have a release date, but a recently-released Poppy Playtime teaser suggests that the second chapter of MOB Games' indie survivor horror could be available soon.
Mommy Long Legs has sent the internet into a frenzy, with some becoming massive fans of the spider-like character and others commenting on how menacing her presence is in the Poppy Playtime Chapter 2: Fly in a Web trailer. While Huggy Wuggy had an adorable appearance that was quickly ruined by the immediate danger he put the player in, Mommy appears to be what her name alludes to - a mother figure to toys in Playtime Co. Toy Factory. Many fan theories have popped up regarding Mommy and the other Poppy Playtime monsters based on real toys (including them all being made out of body parts of the abandoned toy factory's employees), however, very few have been confirmed by the short Chapter 1 of the indie horror game.
The latest Poppy Playtime video from The Game Theorists offers a new hypothesis on Mommy Long Legs based on her long, stretchy limbs. In the game teasers, she is seen having four legs, but the latest Game Theory suggests that throughout Chapter 2: Fly in a Web, Mommy will be creating new horrifying limbs for herself out of smaller toys in Playtime Co. This speculation is supported by the various toys caught in Mommy Long Leg's webs around the factory, and most importantly, the doll Poppy Playtime's Mommy is likely based on. The vintage Betty Spaghetty doll that appears to have inspired Mommy featured holes in her arms and legs that allowed her limbs to be interchangeable. These holes appear in Mommy Long Leg's design and may have the same function in Poppy Playtime.
As is often the case with mysterious horror games, fan theories are abundant and widespread, especially due to the delay of the upcoming Poppy Playtime Chapter 2. The Game Theorists are responsible for sharing many ideas on the game, including thoughts on Playtime Co. employee experiments and the actual role of the titular doll Poppy. It hasn't been officially confirmed that Mommy Long Legs is the main villain in Fly in a Web, but the developer has placed a heavy focus on the bright prink character, leading many to expect her to play a major role in the next chapter of the game. In the teaser trailer, she refers to the player as a new playmate, and other fan ideas suggest she may be manipulating the player into becoming the next victim trapped in her web.
Mommy Long Legs' original name reveal was controversial, as it and a few other lore aspects could only be unlocked via purchasing MOB Games' now-defunct Poppy Playtime NFTs. Fortunately, many content creators purchased the NFTs and shared their content. Despite the controversy, players are still anticipating Poppy Playtime Chapter 2: Fly in a Web's release to discover all there is within Playtime Co.'s walls - and find out the truth about Mommy Long Legs and MatPat's latest theory.
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