Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is building on everything that the first two games did right, including the number of suits available to each of the Spider-Man.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 picks up following the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
- The sequel features a New York City that’s twice as large, with over 65 Spider suits available for customization, allowing for over 200 unique looks.
- The first-party PlayStation 5 exclusive will be released on October 20.
To everyone’s surprise, Sony revealed an amazing gameplay trailer during their most recent State of Play event for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is the only first-party exclusive game coming to the PlayStation 5 this Christmas season—unless, that is, Sony Shadow releases Horizon Forbidden West on the PS5.
The third entry in Insomniac Games‘ best-selling Spider-Man series, which began with the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018 and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020, is the eagerly awaited sequel.
The most recent teaser for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 hinted at numerous new features and plot points. A favorite among fans, the wide open globe of New York City has expanded to encompass both Brooklyn and Queens, making it more than twice as big as it was before. More space will be available for web-swinging, a crucial gameplay element, in this vast cityscape. We will gradually offer new missions, storylines, and activities, so there won’t be a need to continuously consult the minimap. This immersive improvement will be appreciated by fans of the series, adding to the exhilarating feeling of web-swinging over city streets and flying between buildings. Possibly the most significant aspect is that players now have access to multiple other Spider outfits to select from.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 offers gamers an incredible 65 distinct Spider outfits to choose from. These options include original Insomniac Games designs as well as suits from comic books and motion pictures. Looking more closely at the customization, we can see that these outfits can have different color schemes thanks to the brand-new Suit Style system. With more adjustments and customizations, gamers can create more than 200 distinct appearances for their Spider-Men.
Ten more clothes are included in the digital deluxe edition. Miles will have access to the Tokusatsu, Encoded, Agimat, Red Spectre, and Biomechanical designs, while Peter will receive the 25th Century, Apunkalyptic, Tactical, Aurantia, and Stone Monkey suits. The web grabber device, additional photo mode goods, early unlocks, and these exclusive suits enhance the value of the digital deluxe edition.
The black symbiote costume, which originated in the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man 2, is one of the game’s most notable suits and is expected to play a big part. By introducing fresh skills and gameplay elements, Peter’s encounter with the black symbiote suit forges a narrative parallel to his battle against the extraterrestrial parasite Venom.
The improved character-switching feature in the game is yet another outstanding revelation. With the PS5’s blazing-fast SSD, players can now switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales with ease, taking influence from Grand Theft AutoV. Players will experience Spider-Man and his special abilities in a balanced manner thanks to this nearly immediate transformation.
In terms of storytelling, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is expected to go farther into Spider-Man mythology by presenting fresh antagonists in addition to a few beloved characters like Venom and Kraven the Hunter. To create even more mystery, there’s a hint about Mysterio’s impending arrival. Further allusions, such Jackson Weele’s Big Wheel and J. Jonah Jameson’s comeback to The Daily Bugle, further enhance the narrative foundation of this follow-up.
Expectations are high for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as it’s the only first-party PS5 exclusive this year (the much maligned Final Fantasy 16 doesn’t count, in case you were wondering). However, based on the early glimpses we’ve had, it appears that Miles Morales and Peter Parker, the mentor and protégé, are more than capable of handling the role.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 looks certain to surpass fan expectations, whether it’s due to its vast open world, dual-character gameplay mechanics, or the wealth of personalization possibilities available.
The release of Spider-Man on October 20th means that fans won’t have to wait long to get started on this incredible superhero journey.
Before its release, it’s uncertain if Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will still receive a solo State of Play demonstration. Regardless, we sincerely hope that Sony will begin replenishing the DualSense controllers and systems with a Marvel Spider-Man 2 theme. These were quickly targeted by scalpers as soon as they became available.
Apart from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Sony showcased Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth during the September 2023 State of Play, which now has a confirmed release date and hints to an official PC port.