Sony’s first-party studios have taken to the PlayStation 5 since its release with plenty of games that line digital and physical stores.God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, andGran Turismo 7are all some of the best experiences on the system. Though Insomniac’s first exclusive game on the new hardware was 2021’sRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the thought ofSpider-Man 2’s upcoming release was looming large. It’s the next chapter in Peter Parker’s story, and the introduction of another Spider-Man in the form of Miles Morales means there is a chance for audiences to see anexpanded New York City map inSpider-Man 2through the eyes of two wall-crawlers during different points of their superhero careers.
Spider-Man 2is aiming for a fall launch date, which puts it in the best spot to succeed this year despite it being a busy one. With spring and summer packed with highly-anticipated games and an all-new Spidey movie set to hit theaters in the summer, the game occupies Sony’s holiday window and ensures that Spider-Man is sufficiently represented this year. IfSkull and Bonesis anything to go by, game releases are always subject to change. ForSpider-Man 2and Insomniac, however, it’s more important than most others to verify it hits the promised date, as the character’s popularity means Spider-Man is the busiest of all in 2023.
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Across the Spider-Verse is Another Anticipated Follow-Up
Miles Morales will first be seen inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versein the summer and Insomniac’s project should, all being well, launch a few months later. Steering clear ofAcross the Spider-Verseis critical as each version of Miles is very different, despite showcasing similar abilities. Should the film and the game release around the same time there would be a conflict in character direction, as it’s likely some would assume the two are connected in some way. A fall launch date for the game is enough separation to ensure both feel like separate products in unrelated franchises.
However, leaving enough time between the release of the Sony Pictures film and the Sony-published game could provide a potential opportunity, as appetites could be sufficiently whetted by the time the game hits shelves. 2018 was a huge year forSpider-Manwith the game, the firstSpider-Versefilm, and Nick Spencer’s comic run doing well to keep fans of the famed wall-crawler satisfied with new content. Five years later,Across the Spider-Versewill have Miles Morales interact with a litany ofother versions of Spider-Man, and its multiverse story will surely be different from that which the game presents. The connection between the two is Miles, and a fall release date forSpider-Man 2means fans leaving the theater need only wait a few short months until they can reconnect with the character in an all-new story.
Miles Morales is a Spider-Man for All Seasons
With Insomniac’s 2020Spider-Man: Miles Moralestaking place over Christmasin New York andSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versehaving a December release in theaters, many may have holiday memories of Miles Morales' adventures. His game is draped in the holiday spirit, and to have some consistency by committing to a fall release would do well to make reacquainting with him inSpider-Man 2feel all the more familiar. It would likely be strange to play aSpider-Mangame in March, for example, as none of the titles that came before were released in that window.
It would make sense for Sony to haveSpider-Man 2hit its fall release date, as that period is usually packed with compelling experiences and the company needs some kind of representation to compete with the likes ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage,Call of Duty, and plenty of others. It’s a game that is sure to capture the attention of PlayStation 5 users everywhere as the first was a big hit, but getting out of the way of the release ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versewould be a good idea, especially as a fall launch would ensure that Spider-Man is on the minds of fans all through 2023.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is scheduled to release in the fall of 2023 on PS5.
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