We’re edging ever closer to Spider-Man 2. Set to hit the market in September 2023, the game will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive. This aligns well with the trend set by its predecessors, which were also initially released exclusively for PS4, before joining the PlayStation games available on PC. The real question surrounding this eagerly awaited sequel, which promises to continue the story of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, is, of course: Will Spider-Man 2 be co-op?
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Spider-Man 2 Won’t Have Co-Op
Following the release of the announcement trailer for Spider-Man 2, not much in the way of detail was forthcoming about the game. Thus, players have been left to extract meanings from the hints provided in the trailer. One such hint is the simultaneous presence of two characters – Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Their combined presence and their apparent united front in combat have fuelled questions about the possible existence of a co-op mode in the game.
After a prolonged silence, Insomniac Games finally made an official statement. In response to a Twitter user who asked whether the game would feature co-op, they said:
Nope! It is an epic single-player adventure!
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How you receive this news might largely depend on your perspective. If you enjoyed the single-player gameplay experience of the previous games, you’ll likely be delighted that this aspect will be preserved in the new game. However, if you’ve been hankering to play alongside friends as two Spider-Men – it seems this won’t be possible for the time being.
Now that the absence of a co-op mode has been confirmed, we’re even more intrigued about how the two characters will be combined in the storyline. It’s all but certain we’ll be playing as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, given the formidable enemies we’ll be up against.
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Enemies in Spider-Man 2
Thanks to the announcement trailer, we know that Venom will be our prime villian. However, considering a 20+ hour storyline won’t be driven by a single villain, we’re intrigued about the others. While no direct statements have been made about the game thus far, there are a few hints concerning the antagonists we might encounter in Spider-Man 2.
One such hint comes from the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (2023) No. 1 comic, which was released free of charge in the previous months. In this comic, we get a glimpse into the daily lives of Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Mary Jane Watson. Without delving into spoiler territory, we can reveal that The Tarantula and The Hood make an appearance. Both are classic villains from the original comics, and it’s quite likely they’ll feature in the game as well.
We anticipate significant announcements relating to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to be made at PlayStation Showcase 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Spider-Man 2 Be Coming to PC?
No, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. This is hardly surprising, given it’s one of the strongest franchises under Sony’s banner. However, we anticipate it will follow the path of the previous games in the series and become available on PC, although this might not happen for at least 1.5 years. As we know, by 2023, both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales are playable on PC.
Will Spider-Man 2 Have Backward Compatibility?
No, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 won’t feature backward compatibility. Insomniac Games hasn’t made any statements about such support, so we can safely presume it won’t be included. The first two games, which were released as PS4 exclusives, are playable on PS5. Perhaps, once they’ve maximised the benefits of the PS5-exclusive agreement, they may introduce this support.
Will Spider-Man 2 Have Online Mode?
No, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will offer a purely single-player experience. As with the previous games in the series, you can play the story mode and freely roam around New York. The new game will feature both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, with exciting adversaries, Venom being the foremost among them. We’re certainly curious to see how the story of the two characters will be conveyed.
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