Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is just around the corner and the preorders for the various launch editions have been live on a variety of platforms. Users can pick from a Standard, Digital Deluxe, or Collector's Edition. Alternatively, they can pick a PS5 bundle that offers the limited edition PS5 console, a limited edition controller, and a free digital download of the standard edition of Spider-Man 2.
Spider-Man 2: Where Does It Start?
Spider-Man 2 Starts exactly where the highly successful 2018 installment of the title left off after the Miles Morales DLC. It is expected to center around both Miles Morales and Peter Parker and their lives approximately 10 months after the Miles DLC. Expected appearances include those of villains such as Venom and Harry Osborn, and more on Peter Parker's romance with Mary Jane Watson.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 20, 2023
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Engine
- Insomniac Engine v.4.0
- Prequel(s)
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Franchise
- Spider-Man
WHERE TO PLAY
Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.
Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.
Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure, Superhero
It offers a more unrestricted free-roam area versus the previous limited Manhattan region for older titles. With access to both Brooklyn and Queens as part of its free-roam area, a theme that leans heavily on the presence of Venom in the title, possibly as a primary villain and big shoes to fill since the 2018 release of the PS4-based Spider-Man title, it promises much more than its predecessor already.
As a PlayStation 5-exclusive title, it is also expected to allow for significant performance gains thanks to its use of fast SSD storage essentially helping it load content in real-time, limiting or eliminating the need for loading screens much like its remastered predecessor on the console.
What Are The Preorder Benefits of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5
The Preorder benefits of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PS5 console have two tiers:
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition DLC
The Launch Edition has the following preorder bonuses:
The Launch Edition Preorder Bonuses (Courtesy: Marvel)
- +3 Skill Points.
- Arachknight Suit for Peter early unlock (includes three color variants).
- Shadow-Spider Suit for Miles early unlock (includes three color variants).
- Web Grabber gadget early unlock.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition DLC
The Digital Deluxe Edition offers the same benefits as the Launch Edition but also throws in a total of 10 extra suits for both Spider-Man characters (5 each):
Miles Morales' Suits:
- EnCOded Suit designed by Kris Anka.
- Biomechanical Suit designed by Jerad Marantz.
- Tokusatsu Suit designed by Julia Blattman.
- Agimat Suit designed by Anthony Francisco.
- Red Spectre Suit designed by Sweeny Boo.
Peter Parker's Suits:
- Aurantia Suit designed by Raf Grassetti.
- Apunkalyptic Suit designed by Jerad Marantz.
- Tactical Suit designed by Joel Mandish (Bend Studios).
- Stone Monkey Suit designed by Victoria Ying.
- 25th Century Suit designed by Anthony Francisco.
The Digital Deluxe Edition Preorder Bonuses (Courtesy: Marvel)
It also offers the following:
- +2 Skill Points.
- Bonus Photo mode options.
- All Launch Edition Bonuses
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Teases Post-Launch Suits
Spider-Man 2 will receive even more alternate costumes for Peter and Miles thanks to an unlikely partnership of fashion, music, and sports figures.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – PS5 Launch Edition
- Released
- October 20, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Engine
- Proprietary Insomniac Engine
- Franchise
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is one of Sony's highest anticipated PS5 exclusive titles for 2023. It continues to the story of Peter Parker 10 months after the events of the Miles Morales DLC.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – PS5 Launch Edition offers a copy of the title and multiple preorder incentives including multiple earlier unlocks and skill points to start off gamers with more to show at the beginning of the game.
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Action
- The cheapest edition of the game you can buy at launch
- Comes with free earlier unlocks in the game for preorders
- Allows access to the entire title on release date
- Releases at the same time as other versions of the game
- Only $10 cheaper than the digital deluxe edition
The launch edition is available as both a digital and a disc option to end users. It comes with the full version of the game and the launch edition DLC, which is essentially time-saving unlocks as well as 3 bonus skill points to ensure gamers can get ahead of the curve with a more powerful character from the get-go.
While it allows users to play the game at launch, users might want to reconsider the more expensive digital deluxe edition especially if they like customizing their suits, for only $10 more.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition
- Released
- October 23, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Engine
- Insomniac's
- Franchise
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is one of Sony's highest anticipated PS5 exclusive titles for 2023. It continues to the story of Peter Parker 10 months after the events of the Miles Morales DLC.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition offers a copy of the title and multiple preorder incentives including multiple earlier unlocks and skill points to start off gamers with more to show at the beginning of the game.
It also offers 10 unique suits (five each for Peter and Miles) and additional Photo Mode items while throwing in extra skill points as part of the package
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Action
- Offers 2 extra skill points versus the base title
- Has 10 exclusive suit unlocks (5 each) for both Spider-Man characters
- Can only be purchased in a digital format
The Digital Deluxe edition of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 offers all of the above benefits of the standard Launch Edition of the title while throwing in an extra 10 suits split between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Apart from the extra 5 apiece suit offering for both protagonists, the upgrade also offers 2 skill points out of the box.
It also throws in additional items for the photo mode that made the previous iteration such a great title to share stills from while bringing the total number of skill points on offer out of the box to 5 (3 from preorder bonuses, 2 from the upgrade) making it easier for gamers to dive into the title with more upgrades out of the box.
There is no physical version of this title and the best way to get this is by spending $80 on the PlayStation Store or heading to Amazon to stockpile PlayStation Store credit for the purchase if you do not want to have a credit card on file with Sony.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - PS5 Collectors Edition
- Released
- October 20, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Franchise
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is one of Sony's highest anticipated PS5 exclusive titles for 2023. It continues to the story of Peter Parker 10 months after the events of the Miles Morales DLC.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition offers a copy of the title and multiple preorder incentives including multiple earlier unlocks and skill points to start off gamers with more to show at the beginning of the game.
It also offers 10 unique suits (five each for Peter and Miles) and additional Photo Mode items while throwing in extra skill points as part of the package.
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Developer
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher
- Insomniac Games
- Genre(s)
- Action
- Has an excellent 19-inch Statue of Venom versus Spider-Man
- Comes with the digital deluxe version of the title
- Somewhat more readily available compared to other sought-after CEs
- Has a Steelbook as part of the package
- Costs considerably more than some other CE options
- Despite having a steelbook, offers a digital version of the game
The most expensive copy of Spider-Man 2 comes as part of the Collectors Edition of the title, costing a cool $230 for what is one of the hottest collector's editions of the year. It comes with a digital deluxe edition title bundled as a part of the package which includes the launch edition preorder bonuses, extra photo mode items, and 10 unique suites for Miles and Peter Parker.
Contents of the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - PS5 Collectors Edition (Courtesy: Marvel)
If the 5 additional skill points and the limited edition Steelbook case don't cut it for gamers, the CE also comes with its biggest offering: a 19-inch statue of 19-inch Collector’s Edition statue of Venom facing off against both Peter's and Miles' Spider-Men simultaneously.
Note: The CE does not have a disc version of the title, with the Steelbook primarily expected to be a collectible like many other CE offerings lately.
Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller - Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition
Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller - Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition
- Cable Length
- N/A
- Brand
- Sony
- Platform
- PlayStation 5
- Battery
- 6 to 12 hours
- Connectivity
- USB-C Wired, Wireless Bluetooth
- Headset Support
- Yes, via wired 3.5mm jack
The Limited Edition Marvel's Spider-man 2-themed DualSense controller offers the same degree of flexibility and performance as a standard DualSense controller, but it also allows users to get a more collectible version of the controller which showcases a symbiote takeover design at a small price premium.
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info- Costs just $10 more than a standard DualSense controller
- Arguably one of the best-looking Limited Edition PS5 controllers
- Much harder to find in stock of late
The Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller - Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition is an excellent option for gamers looking for a collectible Spider-Man accessory while also needing a new DualSense controller. At $80 a pop, it is an excellent grab for most gamers and Marvel fans looking for something to get around the title's launch.
It is however increasingly harder to find lately thanks to limited production and while it can be found on Gamestop, Amazon, and Best Buy occasionally, it does require a bit of persistence to get one at MSRP.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Cover
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Cover
- Compatibility
- PlayStation 5
- Type
- Console Cover
- Color Options
- Black/Red
- What's Included
- Dual Side Covers for the Sony PlayStation 5
- Brand
- Sony
- Compatibility
- PlayStation 5
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Cover is a user-deployable upgrade to the aesthetic of the PlayStation 5 Console. It offers the Symbiote Takeover theme that is part of the 2nd title's cover art in general with a core focus of the game expected to be around Venom.
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info- Is a limited edition collectible for the Spiderman 2 PS5 title
- It costs much less than all other Spiderman 2 merchandise on sale
- Easy to install for most users
- Considerably harder to get with waitlists and drops expected
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Cover is an excellent cosmetic upgrade for users already with a PS5 or those unable to get the limited edition console bundle at MSRP. It is easy to install and offers the same aesthetic as the Limited Edition version of the console but is proving increasingly difficult to source as supplies continue to run short.
You Will Have Another Chance to Get Spider-Man 2 PS5 Faceplates Before Launch
Fans are getting another chance at grabbing the special edition Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 console faceplates ahead of the game's launch.
Much like the controller above, it requires users to scour multiple retailers as well as the PlayStation Store to find a pair of covers to transform existing consoles into a limited edition PS5 console.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle
- RAM
- 16GB GDDR6
- 4K Capability
- Yes, Up To 4K 120Hz
- Power Source
- AC Power
- What's Included
- Console With Limited Edition Plates, Limited Edition Controller
- Brand
- Sony
- Screen
- No
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle is essentially an offering of 4 products: A standard PS5 console, coupled with limited edition console covers, a digital launch edition of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and a limited edition controller.
It also has access to launch edition preorder bonuses via its voucher code which unlocks the game on the 20th of October 2023.
- The most cost-effective way to get the new controller, covers, and a copy of Spider-Man at launch
- Bundles 2 hard-to-find exclusive collectibles in a package for gamers looking to collect
- Offers everything needed to play Spider-Man 2 on day one
- Comes with a standard edition copy of Spider-Man 2
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle is a complete package; it offers the entire trinity: a copy of Spider-Man 2 that can be preloaded for launch, the Limited Edition console covers, and the Limited Edition Controller all in a neat package that costs $100 more than a standard PlayStation 5 console costs at MSRP.
Users getting the controller, covers, and a standard console otherwise would find this a much easier bargain to get. Most retailers are expected to offer drops or occasionally restock closer to launch even as the PlayStation Store itself is out of stock.
Spider-Man 2 launches October 20, exclusively for the PlayStation 5 console.
FAQ
Q: Where Can I Play Spider-Man 2?
Spider-Man 2 can only be played on the PlayStation 5 console currently. It is a console exclusive that leverages the newer hardware and fast SSD to deliver a next-generation game experience on Sony's latest game console.
Q: Is There A Physical Deluxe Edition of Spider-Man 2?
No, Sony only offers a Digital Deluxe version of Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 at launch currently.