This year Insomniac continues its superhero saga around Spider-Man. Here we summarise everything you need to know about the release.
Thwip! The web-slinger is back and he”s bringing a second one with him. In Marvel”s Spider-Man 2 Peter Parker and Miles Morales return to New York colourful, masked and in a good mood and once again have to deal with an extensive assortment of problems.
The open-world adventure lets you swing through the area as both Spider-Men and promises to be one of the highest quality games of the year. The predecessor was already convincing and scored a 90 in the GlobalESportNews test. Here you can find out all the important information about the sequel.
- Release: When will Spider-Man 2 be released?
- Price: How much does Spider-Man 2 cost?
- Preorder: What comes as a bonus?
- Platforms: What will Spider-Man 2 be released on?
- Gameplay: What”s new in Spider-Man 2?
- Counterplay: Which super villains are included?
All known info about Spider-Man 2
You won”t have to wait too much longer for the release, it”s been known for some time already.
- PS5: October 20, 2023
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Price: How much does Spider-Man 2 cost?
How much Spider-Man 2 will cost you depends on which edition you want to buy. There are three editions in total with different advantages.
In addition to these different game editions, there is also a console bundle, with a PS5 in Spider-Man style and a matching controller. This bundle costs a hefty 660 euros and includes the Standard Edition of the game. You can see which bonuses which edition offers here:
Pre-Order: What comes as a bonus?
If you pre-order Spider-Man 2, you will receive some benefits. However, these are all just bonuses that you will get even if you buy the game after release. You just get them a little earlier by pre-ordering. The pre-order bonuses include:
- The Arachknight suit for Peter in four colours.
- The Shadow Spider suit for Miles in four colours.
- The Web Grabber Gadget.
- 3 Skill Points.
Platforms: On what will Spider-Man 2 be released?
Like its predecessor, Spider-Man 2 will be released exclusively on Sony”s current console, the PlayStation 5 However, the big predecessor and the spin-off about Miles Morales also appeared a few years later for the PC on Steam. So it”s possible that Spider-Man 2 will also be released for the PC at some point.
Gameplay: What”s new in Spider-Man 2?
At its core, Spider-Man 2 retains much of what you already know from previous games about the wall-crawler. You control Peter or Miles and can swing freely through New York. In between there are action-packed fights against villains and sneak missions. Some mini-games are also sure to be back. The new features include:
- Two heroes: You can play with both Miles and Peter Parker. Occasionally you can even switch freely between the two.
- Movement: The superheroes get forearm wings with which they can fly over some short distances.
- Open World: The game world of Spider-Man 2 gets bigger and now includes Queens and Brooklyn.
- Powers: Both Miles and Peter get new powers. For Miles, these are new electricity abilities, while Peter in the symbiont suit deals out a lot.
Counterparts: Which super villains are there?
Of course, the two superheroes will once again have to deal with a colourful mix of powerful super villains. Some of the biggest antagonists have already been revealed, others could be a big surprise. These villains are already confirmed:
- Venom
- Kraven the Hunter
- Lizard
- Mr. Negative
- Wraith
What are your current thoughts on Spider-Man 2? Have you already marked the release date red and blue in your calendar and are already thinking about which suit you”ll wear to beat the laughter out of Venom? Or are you still not fascinated by the sequel? Use the comments section to share your thoughts on the open-world game!
