Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Overview Trailer at State of Play: Expanding Map, New Traversal System, and more

The Spider-Man 2 Gameplay overview trailer at the recent State of Play 2023 event offered fans more insight into the title ahead of its launch on October 20, 2023. Sr. Creative Director Bryan Intihar joined the presentation, providing fans with many critical details that the title will incorporate. With two playable web-slingers, Spider-Man 2 is easily one of the hyped titles for the PS5.

Insomniac Games promises a fresh experience for Spider-Man fans as the new title will exhibit the true power of the PS5 that is now 3 years into its life cycle. 

​Also read: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Story Trailer Offers First Look At Venom Plus Harry Osborn

What to Expect from Spider-Man 2 Upon its Launch

The demo showcased earlier this year filled fans with excitement as the developers presented many new features coming to the game. Moreover, it also added to the plotline of the title with the introduction of famous Spider-Man villains like Venom and Kraven the Hunter. he overview trailer showcases an expansion of the map, with fans able to traverse both Queens and Brooklyn. Adding a new space in the map will offer fans much more freedom while they switch between the two Spider-men.

The trailer also showcases a new traversal mechanic introduced to the game, the iconic Web-wings. The new gadget will allow fans to glide through Manhattan briefly. One can also upgrade their suits and devices to add more features to the mechanics. Intihar also mentioned how the title will utilize the full power of the PlayStation 5, with fans able to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales almost instantly. According to the trailer, delivering two heroes on an enormous map was a big goal for Insomaniac. Moreover, the title will focus more on exploration and story than the original Spider-Man.

The new map will constantly feature new plot-based activities for players as they progress through the main story. These will feature visual queues that will grab the player's attention. The new UI upgrades are also a massive part of the game, with new AR tech used by the two protagonists, improving exploration and looking for side activities across the map.

The trailer also mentioned that Spider-Man 2 will feature over 64 suits from various comic books, movies, and TV shows. The new styling system will also allow one to customize characters with over 200 styles. This a vast upgrade over the 2018 Spider-Man title as it only featured a rigid customization system.With all the features announced, fans are excited to see what more Insomniac offers with Spider-Man 2 upon its full launch next month.

​