Spider-Man 2 Gets 10-Minute Gameplay Trailer; Reveals Kraven the Hunter, New Symbiote Suit, More

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 finally got a gameplay trailer during the PlayStation Showcase, held early Thursday. The 10-minute-long demo was hyped up as the biggest reveal at the event and offered an extended look at one of its villains Kraven the Hunter, the ability to glide around town, and Peter Parker's brutish new abilities, courtesy of the Venom Symbiote. Developer Insomniac Games claims that you can seamlessly switch between both Parker and Miles Morales' Spider-Men ‘across a variety of story moments.' A release date has not been announced, but Venom voice actor Tony Todd previously confirmed a September launch window in a now-deleted tweet.

The trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 opens with Kraven the Hunter prowling through the forests, looking for “an equal” — likely someone who could go toe-to-toe with his super serum-powered strength. The hunt spells bad news for the inhabitants of New York City, which includes our Spidey duo and their rogue's gallery of villains, with Dr. Kurt Connors aka The Lizard appearing to be the target in the demo. The gameplay is largely set across the East River in Queens, a newly playable and explorable borough that's being introduced in Spider-Man 2. As mentioned before, Parker has some new black threads, all thanks to the Venom Symbiote binding itself to our hero and granting him some aggressive movesets. Instead of webs, the parasite extends and morphs itself to suit its host's needs — tendrils that can plough down even the most rugged enemies with ease. True to the character, you can also hear his voice getting more enraged, highlighting the Symbiote's mind-altering effect.

We then switch over to Miles Morales via a simple press of a button, who is tasked with protecting The Lizard