Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Two Spider-Men face Kraven and Venom in an expanded open world.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is an action-adventure game from 2023, created by Insomniac Games and released by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It draws on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, with a story inspired by the comic book mythology and various other adaptations. As the third game in the Marvel's Spider-Man series, it follows up on *Marvel's Spider-Man* (2018) and *Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales* (2020). The narrative centers on Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face two threats: Kraven the Hunter, who turns New York City into a hunting ground for super-powered beings, and the alien Venom symbiote, which attaches to Peter and corrupts him, endangering his personal connections.
The gameplay builds on earlier entries, focusing on the distinct play styles of Peter and Miles as Spider-Men. It expands their movement and combat options, including new web gadgets and suits unlocked through story progression. A key addition is the symbiote suit for Peter, which gives him unique abilities not seen in his previous playable appearance. Outside the main story, players can do side missions and collect items across the open world, switching between Peter and Miles to complete tasks tailored to each character’s skills.
Talks about a proper sequel started during the game’s development, with hints for future stories appearing in both this game and *Miles Morales*. The game was announced in September 2021. Creative director Bryan Intihar, game director Ryan Smith, narrative lead Jon Paquette, and art director Jacinda Chew returned from earlier games, as did voice actors Yuri Lowenthal, Nadji Jeter, and Laura Bailey. Jim Pirri and Tony Todd joined as the voices of Kraven and Venom, respectively.
*Marvel's Spider-Man 2* launched on PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023, and was ported to Windows by Nixxes Software on January 30, 2025. Critics praised its story, character work, and gameplay, though some criticized the writing. It earned several year-end award nominations and won six categories at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, including Action Game of the Year. It appeared on many lists of the best games of 2023 and is often cited among the top PS5 games. Sales reached over 2.5 million units in 24 hours and over five million in 11 days, making it the console’s best-selling game and PlayStation’s fastest-selling first-party title.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Insomniac GamesPorted to Windows by Nixxes Software
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Director
- Bryan Intihar · Ryan Smith
- Artist
- Jacinda Chew · Grant Hollis
- Writer
- Jon Paquette · Walt Williams · Benjamin Arfmann
- Composer
- John Paesano
- Series
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5 · Windows
- Released
- PlayStation 5 · October 20, 2023 · Windows · January 30, 2025
- Genre
- Action-adventure
- Modes
- Single-player
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Lore & Background
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set 10 months after the events of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The plot follows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they come into conflict with Kraven the Hunter, who transforms New York City into a hunting ground for super-powered individuals, and with the extraterrestrial Venom symbiote, which bonds itself to Peter and negatively influences him, threatening to destroy his personal relationships. The game expands on the open world of prior entries, allowing players to explore Brooklyn and Queens in addition to Manhattan. Both Spider-Men are equipped with Web Wings for gliding, and Peter gains unique symbiote tendril abilities when bonded to Venom. The game features a large ensemble cast including returning characters such as Mary Jane Watson, Ganke Lee, and Aaron Davis, as well as new antagonists like Kraven and Venom.
Reader's Guide
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 received critical acclaim, with praise directed towards its narrative, characterization, and gameplay, although its writing received some criticism. It was nominated for numerous end-of-year accolades and won in six categories at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, including Action Game of the Year. The game was included in many lists of the best games of 2023 and is often featured among the best PS5 games ever made. It sold over 2.5 million units in 24 hours and over five million in 11 days, becoming the best selling game on the console in addition to PlayStation's fastest selling first-party title. As of August 2026, the game has sold over 18 million units. The game was ported to Windows by Nixxes Software on January 30, 2025.
Did You Know?
- The game sold over 2.5 million units in its first 24 hours.
- Jim Pirri voiced Kraven the Hunter and Tony Todd voiced Venom.
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