Marvel’sSpider-Manwas a massive success among fans and critics alike, and many gamers have been eagerly awaiting the next time that they’ll be able to web-sling through New York City. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, the cliffhanger thatMarvel’s Spider-Manleft off on, combined with the popularity of the game, all but guarantees that there will be a sequel on PS5.Spider-Man: Miles Moralesalready served as a pretty solid litmus test for how Insomniac’sSpider-Manformula translates to the newest generation of gaming, so now it’s just a matter of dialing up the scale for a full-fledged next-gen title.
Superhero games have certainly come a long way since being occasionally mediocre movie tie-ins, andMarvel’s Spider-Manrepresents this shift in a handful of different ways. The prospect of continuingthe story that Insomniac set upwould likely be enough to makeSpider-Man 2one of the most highly-anticipated superhero games in a long time. The excitement doesn’t stop there however, and it comes from the fact thatSpider-Man 2has the potential to be the first big superhero game of the newest generation of gaming.
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The Power of PS5 Hardware
When the power of the PS5’s hardware was first being put on display,Marvel’s Spider-Manserved as a key example for the system’s load times and graphical capabilities. Now that the system is officially released and games are evolving along with it,Spider-Man 2on PS5 has the opportunity to really take advantage of the new hardware.Spider-Man’s New York Citywas already impressive on many levels, but the ray tracing and enhanced processing capabilities of the PS5 could make the game’s world even more immersive. The game has the opportunity to be a technological marvel, for the PS5 and hero games as a whole.
The Rise of Insomniac
As far as most game developers are concerned, Insomniac Games has been riding high for the last couple of years. Ever since its acquisition by Sony in 2019, the studio has been at the forefront of Sony’s suite of exclusive developers. The studio’s most recent release,Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, has given gamers a solid idea of what to expect fromSpider-Man 2. The game’s portal mechanic alone shows how impressive the processing speed of the PS5 is, and how willing Insomniac is to break new ground.ApplyingRift Apart’s portal mechanics toSpider-Man2could make for some excellent gameplay opportunities, cementing the game as a truly next-gen experience.
The Star Power of Spider-Man
Now that superhero games are on a level comparable to most other triple-A games, there’s a multitude of other games that may come out beforeSpider-Man 2does.Gotham KnightsandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueare two of the biggest hero titles that have been revealed for next-gen so far, but Insomniac’s follow up might still have one thing over both of them. Even if it turns out that both games release beforeSpider-Man 2, the immense popularity of Spider-Man as a character could be enough to make it the first truly massive next-gen superhero title. He’s one of the most recognizable faces in comics, and it could be enough to catapultSpider-Man 2over any potential competitors.
Considering how little news there is around the follow up toMarvel’s Spider-Man, it’s hard to saywhenSpider-Man 2will release. The excitement around the sequel is certainly understandable, as the next generation of gaming has already produced some excellent games.Spider-Man 2finds itself in a particularly good position thanks to the team at Insomniac, and the technology of the PS5 has already proved capable of delivering a breathtaking gaming experience. Fans will just have to exercise some patience until they can swing through the streets of New York City in a whole new way.
Marvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesare available now for PS4 and PS5. A sequel has not been officially announced.
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