Spider-Man 2 PS5 game: Release date & Venom gameplay footage

Looks pretty cool, right? Keep on reading for everything else you need to know about the Spider-Man 2 PS5 game, starting with its all-important release date. Plus, a Spider-Man 2 console and controller have been revealed!

When is the Spider-Man 2 PS5 game release date?

The Spider-Man 2 release date is Friday, 20 October 2023, which has been confirmed by the development team.

Given we had a vague Autumn 2023 release window before, it's safe to say that Insomniac and Sony haven't broken that promise. Fingers crossed the game isn't delayed and does actually make that release date.

Now we know when the game is set to come out, out pre-order sense is tingling.

Can I pre-order the Spider-Man 2 PS5 game?

Spider-Man 2 is available to pre-order now from retailers including Amazon!

Sony has confirmed that all pre-order copies of the game will come with the Arachknight Suit for Peter Parker (with three colour variants), an early unlock of the Shadow Spider Suit for Miles Morales (with three colour variants), an early unlock of the Web Grabber gadget, and three skill points.

You will be able to pre-order the Standard Edition of the game (£69.99) and the Digital Deluxe Edition (£79.99) which contains all pre-order bonuses above, ten new suits (five for both playable characters), bonus Photo-Mode frames and stickers, and two skill points.

A physical Collector's Edition will also be available to pre-order (£219.99). This includes a digital copy of the Deluxe version of the game (no, we don't know why not a physical copy either), a steelbook case, and a 19-inch statue of Peter and Miles fighting Venom.

What consoles will Spider-Man 2 release on?

The Spider-Man 2 game from Insomniac is due to launch exclusively on PS5 - there is no PS4 release for this one, which may come as something of a surprise after the Miles Morales game spanned both generations. If that situation changes at all, we'll be sure to update this page and let you know.

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 console and controller revealed

Speaking of consoles, you may have seen already that Sony and Marvel have teamed up to produce a limited edition Spider-Man 2 version of the PS5 console and its DualSense controller (pictured above).

Insomniac's Jacinda Chew said: "The design was inspired by the in-game symbiote that’s taking over the console and controller, but you can still see some of the underlying red under the tendrils. This represents the various ways players will experience the symbiote takeover in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It’s a constant push and pull for dominance whether it’s internal or external and the outcome is not certain."

Pre-orders of the Spider-Man 2 controller and console will begin on 28th July via PlayStation Direct.

Spider-Man 2 PS5 game plot

We don’t know too much about the whole story so far but we do know that both Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be working together to keep New York safe from Venom and other dangers. There may be cause for conflict between the pair with Peter’s symbiote suit causing him to be more aggressive and impulsive. Whether a wedge will be driven between the two remains to be seen.

As revealed in the PlayStation Showcase, it’s now confirmed that Kraven the Hunter and Venom will take the role of significant antagonists. Kraven is a big game hunter from Russia who in the comics often preys on Spidey, but in Spider-Man 2, he has come to New York with his cabal of hunters searching for an equal and clearly doesn’t mind tearing up half of the city doing so.

Venom. Well, you know who and what Venom is. It's not Eddie Brock, though, so get that thought out of your head. Tying in with the end of the last game, it looks like Harry Osborn will come into contact with the symbiote instead.

Also returning is Miles' best friend, Ganke Lee, who will continue to provide technical support and assistance during missions, though he may be a little starstruck by Peter Parker as shown in the new gameplay reveal.

What is the Spider-Man 2 PS5 gameplay like?

We’re getting to play as both Peter and Miles, seamlessly transitioning between the two even when they are miles apart. This is all thanks to the high-speed drives of the PS5 keeping the action smooth

We also got a look at Peter’s new symbiote-enabled Black Suit abilities. He is shown to be far more brutal in his combat and is certainly not pulling any punches, in a similar way to Batman in the Arkham series. The symbiote tendrils make short work of foes, throwing and body-slamming them as if they were mere toys.

When we catch up with Miles, he is beginning to make his way to Harlem to catch up with Lizard before Kraven and his goons do. Here we can see the increase in speed when traversing the world. The whole game appears to be faster and more fluid and it’s clear the whole power of the PS5 is being harnessed.

It’s not long before Peter makes it to Harlem, and in an incredible chase sequence, we’re shown how even when both Spideys are working together we’ll be quickly swapping between the two for when the action calls for their specific abilities. It’s certainly shaping up to be a game that is going to get the blood pumping with its breakneck speed and adrenaline-fuelled missions.

Will the Spider-Man 2 PS5 game have co-op?

One thing we know for sure is that the Spider-Man PS5 game will not include co-op gameplay, with Sony's official PlayStation Blog stating that this new game will "continue the journey of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in their most epic single-player adventure yet."

The use of the term 'single-player' there seems to rule out any chance of you playing as Pete while a multiplayer mate controls Miles. Both previous games in this franchise were solo affairs, though, so this isn't a massive surprise.

Spider-Man 2 PS5 game trailer

Insomniac showed off some of what we can expect to get up to this autumn in a PlayStation Showcase and we have the gameplay trailer for you below! Take a look at this while you wait for the Spider-Man 2 PS5 release date on 20th October.

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