A new teaser for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has surfaced online, giving fans a glimpse of the Web-Slinger in action. The teaser is the first glimpse at the game that fans have seen since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s first reveal in September 2021, and it could be an indication that marketing for the game is ready to get up.
Insomniac Games’ predecessor, Marvel’s Spider-Man, was a big success. While Spider-Man is usually a popular character, video games based on him have often battled for critical praise. Fans were pleasantly pleased when the web-slinging and combat, which had been criticised in prior instalments, received special appreciation. Despite this, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 still has room for improvement. Many of the boss fights in the original received criticism, with the dependence on quick-time events being a popular source of annoyance among fans.
The new teaser, which aired on ESPN, reveals very nothing in its brief runtime. It starts with a news story showing Spider-Man webbing up a gang of thugs. Then it cuts to handheld footage of Spider-Man swinging out into the city, followed by a brief sight of Miles Morales trailing behind. The trailer ends with a release date of Spring 2023, which contradicts previous reports of a Fall 2023 release. While much remains unknown regarding the release date, it is hoped that as 2023 progresses, it will become apparent what fans can expect from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
The notion that Peter Parker and Miles Morales would be joining up may not come as a surprise to those who have played Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. As the publication date approached, there were various signs that this would be the case. One leak came in the guise of an action figure, which confirmed the Peter-Miles team-up for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The dynamic of Peter as the teacher and Miles as the pupil is familiar territory for the franchise, as it was featured in the film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. After been hinted in both the original and its spin-off, fans are bound to be intrigued about how this relationship plays out in video game form.
The news cycle has been dominated by rumours, making it difficult for fans to get updates about the sequel. According to one theory, Harry Osborn will be recast for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with the character taking on a larger role this time around. Although the original featured several legendary Spider-Man villains, it has been revealed that the sequel would draw even more from Spider-rogues’ Man’s gallery. Kraven The Hunter and Venom are the only definite new additions at the moment, though more could be introduced in the future.
