We're just a few short days away from Spider-Man 2 swinging into stores and Insomniac Games and PlayStation have shared an epic new launch trailer (via GameFragger.com) for the long-awaited sequel.
There's heaps of new cinematic footage to be found here, including confirmation that Sandman is set to be among the sinister villains Peter Parker and Miles Morales square off with (and, just like in Spider-Man 3 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, he'll be a giant-sized threat). We also see more of The Lizard, but it’s Venom who is the main focus.
While it’s widely believed that Harry Osborn will don the alien symbiote in place of Eddie Brock (who has been mentioned in the previous games but never shown up), this latest sneak peek appears to be doing its best to convince us that Peter Parker breaks bad and unleashes his venomous side.
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We wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the case for at least part of Spider-Man 2, but short of Insomniac throwing us a major curveball, we’re expecting Peter and Miles to be pushed to their limits by the iconic villain in the later stages of the game.
Interestingly, it sounds like the alien suit initially chooses Peter as its host, something Norman Osborn doesn’t seem at all happy about. The expectation is that this second instalment will set the stage for him to suit up as Green Goblin in an eventual Spider-Man 3.
Watch the epic new launch trailer for Spider-Man 2 below.
"Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other, and the ones they love," reads the game's synopsis, "from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat."
"Explore an expansive Marvel's New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear."
"Wield Peter's symbiote abilities and Miles' explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains," it continues, "including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues' Gallery."
Spider-Man 2 swings into stores on October 20. Will you be picking it up? As always, let us know your thoughts on that, and what you see here, in the comments section.