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WithStarfieldnow out, andMortal Kombat 1in its early access period, it seems safe to say thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is now definitely the most anticipated game of the year. Though it’s been teased for almost two years now, it seems like Insomniac has only peeled back the very surface layer of whatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has to offer, and that’s already enough to make fans unbelievably hyped for its October 20 release date.
A true sequel,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2looks as though it’s borrowing from theJedi: SurvivorandGod of War: Ragnarokschool of thought, taking its predecessor’s already-great groundwork and building upon it with a whole host of new mechanics and features. With an even more expansive open-world map and some brand-new superhero abilities,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is bringing a lot to the table, most of which fans haven’t really seen before.
The major new features in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 are as follows:
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s New Suit Abilities
One of the most anticipated features ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2- and the one at the forefront of all the game’s marketing - is the ability toswitch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. While some missions will reportedly have players controlling a specific Spider-Man, players will be able to swap between the heroes instantly anytime while free-roaming. On top of their distinct personalities, Miles and Peter also have their own set of unique abilities, with Miles' powers revolving around his bio-electricity and Peter’s centering around the inclusion of the highly-anticipated Symbiote suit.
From what fans have seen so far from the trailers,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Symbiote suit will give Peter some brutal abilities. With the black suit equipped, Peter’s Spider-Man will be able to launch foes into the air and slam them into the ground with Symbiote tendrils, parry oncoming hits with a Symbiote shield, and seemingly have increased health and attack power. On Miles' side, his Spider-Man will be able to launch out waves of bio-electricity, capable of stunning both an individual foe and a whole group of enemies with chain lightning. The two Spider-Men will also share a bevy ofnew gadgets and abilities such as Web Wingsthat let them glide across the skies of New York City, to a tightrope web that can be used to get the drop on unsuspecting foes during stealth.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Expanded New York City
Another highly-anticipated new feature inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is its expanded version of New York City. On top of the usual mainland Manhattan that was seen in bothMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Morales,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will feature both the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, essentially doubling the size of the previous games' map.Spider-Mangames have very rarely taken players outside of Manhattan, soSpider-Man 2including both Queens and Brooklynis likely going to be very special for Spidey fans, paving the way for even more Easter eggs, references, and side activities. Speaking of side activities, Insomniac mentioned in the latest trailer thatSpider-Man 2will feature seamless transitions for most of its side missions, with players simply being guided to one by a point of interest such as a Kraven drone or a mysterious sign in the sky.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s New Story and Villains
If there’s one thingMarvel’s Spider-Manreally nailed back in 2018, it was its story and characters, giving a well-tread Marvel hero a fresh new spin while still being entirely faithful to the source material. From what fans have seen so far, it seems as thoughMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is going to follow its predecessor’s footsteps closely in this regard, introducing bothVenom and Kraven the Hunterto Insomniac’s universe. With some incredible voice performances all but guaranteed, and some classic Insomniac twists likely in store,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s story has the potential to be extremely strong.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2launches on October 20, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
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