Summary
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is a little over a month away, and fans of the webhead are eager to swing through the streets of New York City with Peter Parker and Miles Morales once again. Insomniac Games exceeded all expectations withMarvel’s Spider-Man, andMarvel’sSpider-Man: Miles Moralesturned out to be a satisfying continuation of the first game’s success. Insomniac is now primed to take a big step forward with the sequel.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2looks to give fans more of what they loved, while throwing in new abilities to use, additional villains to fight, and more boroughs of New York to explore.
In keeping with gaming tradition,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has some incentives for gamers who just can’t wait to get their hands on the sequel. For those looking to getMarvel’sSpider-Man 2on day one, a number of pre-order bonuses are being offered for their passionate support of the game. Pre-order bonuses can sometimes be hit or miss depending on how much effort a company puts into them, butInsomniac Gamesand Sony seem to have put some genuine thought into giving players a worthwhile reward. While it’s unlikelyMarvel’sSpider-Man 2would have trouble getting attention without them, its pre-order bonuses only add to the excitement.
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Early Unlock Suits For Peter & Miles
One of the standout features ofMarvel’s Spider-ManandMiles Moraleswas the long list of suits players could choose from. Insomniac dug deep into Spider-Man lore for many of these suits, with the Spirit Spider, Secret War, and Last Stand suits making up just a few of them in the first game. These customizations were well-crafted and oftentimes fun to unlock, making for a fun goal for completionists who wanted to see each one.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is continuing that tradition with new Spider suitsto choose from, and one of the game’s pre-order bonuses will make it easier to get some of them right away.
If players pre-orderany edition ofMarvel’sSpider-Man 2, they will receive two early unlock suits, one for Peter Parker and one for Miles Morales. Peter will get the Arachknight suit, which appeared in theInfinity Warscomic run as an amalgamation of Spider-Man and Moon Knight. Miles gets the Shadow-Spider suit, which bears some resemblance to Peter’s Arachknight suit with its hooded design.
Gamers who pre-order will also get three colorway variants of each suit right away, so they may customize to their heart’s content. It’s important to point out that the language behind this pre-order suggests these suits are still available in the base game despite whether players pre-order or not, but it’s nonetheless a worthwhile bonus for those who want the suits right away.
Web Grabber Gadget and Bonus Skill Points
Fans who pre-order will also receive some valuable upgrades in addition to their readily available Spider-Man skins. Just as the Arachknight and Shadow-Spider suits will be made available early, so too will the Web Grabber gadget.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has already shown of several new abilities, includingPeter Parker’s new powers with the Venom symbiote. Having this gadget in either Peter or Miles' arsenal in the early parts of the game will likely prove very useful. Insomniac and Sony are also offering three bonus skill points for players to upgrade their web-slinging heroes as they take on Kraven, Venom, and the Lizard.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has been one of the most anticipated games for the PS5 since it was first revealed. Insomniac handled its protagonists beautifully with its first two entries, and now that Spider-Man has reached even more astronomical heights thanks tofilms likeSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, many fans can’t wait to immerse themselves in the bustling streets of New York City once again. For fans who have been counting down the days ever sinceMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was made official, the game’s pre-order bonuses should make release day that much sweeter.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2releases on October 20, exclusively for PS5.
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