Insomniac's upcoming game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, will feature over 65 different Spider-suits, a larger map than its predecessor, new activities and storylines, and the inclusion of new Marvel villains.
Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 is leveraging the console's technology to enhance graphics, audio, gameplay, and storytelling, with improved ray tracing, faster traversal, detailed character models, immersive haptics, and 3D audio.
The Digital Deluxe Edition trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features the song "Swing" by EARTHGANG ft. Benji and reveals 10 unique Spider-Man suits, while the game itself is set to release on October 20, 2023.
Spider-Man 2 previews reveal a highly impressive and expansive game with a larger map, two playable Spider-Men, and groundbreaking fast travel technology.
Marvel's Avengers is being removed from digital storefronts, but developer Crystal Dynamics has lowered the price to almost free in order for players to secure the game before it is delisted, with support and events continuing until the game's official support ends on September 30, 2023.
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition includes ten exclusive costumes for Peter Parker and Miles Morales, along with additional perks such as two extra skill points, exclusive photo mode extras, and early unlocks for certain suits and gadgets.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2, set to release on October 20, introduces the ability to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales in an expanded version of New York City, with both Venom and Kraven the Hunter as villains, offering fans a highly anticipated and immersive gaming experience.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be a comparable length to the first game, possibly taking around 15-20 hours to complete the main story.
Sony is offering a free game to anyone who buys a new PS5 as part of their strategy to sell more consoles before the release of Spider-Man 2 and reach a record-breaking 25 million consoles shipped in 2023.
October is set to be the busiest month for video game releases, offering new titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake II, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Forza Motorsport across various gaming platforms.
PlayStation has revealed a wealth of accessibility features for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, including gameplay modifiers, audio frequency controls, and more, with additional features such as audio descriptions and captions coming in a December update.
Marvel is reportedly focusing on games and plans to address the failures of previous titles with upcoming releases like Black Panther and Iron Man games, following the delisting of Marvel's Avengers, in a shift towards a more successful gaming strategy.
Ahead of Amazon Big Deal Days, several highly anticipated PS5 games and gear are on sale including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for $43, WD Black SN850X 1TB SSD for $70, and SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Wired Headset for $160.
Players can now pre-load Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and download a pre-release patch for bug fixes and improvements ahead of its launch on October 20th.
This week's Japanese video game releases include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5, Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch, Sonic Superstars for various platforms, and ENDLESS Dungeon for multiple consoles and PC.
Best Buy will be restocking Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console covers exclusively through its mobile app, with the covers expected to sell out quickly as they have in the past.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 plates went back on sale through Best Buy's app, but technical issues caused frustration as they quickly sold out.
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) Slim, bundled with Spider-Man 2, is reportedly set to release in the U.S. on November 8, priced at $559.99, and will feature a smaller design with 1TB storage and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive; the new PS5 model will become the only model available once the current inventory is sold out.
Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim is set to be released on November 10th, along with a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 bundle priced at $559.99 in the US.
