Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Shows Off Its 2x Bigger NYC in New Trailer
During the September 2023 State of Play aired a few hours ago, Sony and Insomniac Games showed off the expanded New York City available in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
According to the developers, the playable area is nearly twice as big as in the previous games, thanks to the additions of Queens and Brooklyn. Senior Creative Director Bryan Intihar said:
The first thing you’ll notice is that our city has nearly doubled in size with the addition of
two iconic New York boroughs, Queens and Brooklyn. And we’ve introduced the web-wings, an entirely new mechanic that, when combined with web-swinging, allows you to traverse the city in a whole new way and at faster speeds than ever before.
Whether it’s the neighborhood backdrop of Queens or the fireworks that light up the sky over Coney Island, exploring these areas will feel much different than the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, while also delivering memorable locales like Peter Parker’s old stomping grounds in Midtown High and Miles Morales’ current place of learning, Brooklyn Visions Academy.
When roaming the open world of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, players will have the chance to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales seamlessly. Each 'Spider-Hero' has separate stories and activities, though some can be tackled as either Peter or Miles.
Completing the various activities and side content not only provides rewards but also builds upon the district progress system, which ties into the game's new fast-travel system.
Of course, the rewards include the ability to unlock various skills and gadgets to be used in combat but also feed into the hero customization layer. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features 65 suits inspired by comics and films, and players may also unlock alternate color
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