Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Double the Web-Slinging Fun with an Enormous Open World

Attention, fellow Spidey fans! While you may be buzzing with excitement over Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse hitting the screens today, I have some news that will make your spider-senses tingle even more. Brace yourselves because it has been revealed that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature a map that is not just bigger but twice the size of the one in the original game. Holy web-slinging goodness!

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Now, I don't know about you, but my hype levels just shot through the roof. We don't have an exact release date yet for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but fear not! The game is set to launch in the autumn, which, for all you folks in the southern hemisphere, translates to the glorious months of September to November. So, mark your calendars and prepare for some epic web-slinging action!

At the recent PlayStation Showcase, we were treated to an in-depth look at a segment of gameplay. However, let's keep in mind that what we witnessed wasn't the final version of the game. The talented devs are still busy fine-tuning various elements to ensure an even more spectacular experience. But hey, even with those minor tweaks pending, the gameplay footage left us all eagerly anticipating the final product.

But wait, there's more! They dropped a tantalizing hint about the open-world map expanding beyond the familiar streets of Manhattan. And guess what? We finally have concrete details on just how extensive this web-filled playground will be. According to the esteemed Gene Park from The Washington Post, the New York City in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is going to be a mind-boggling twice the size of its predecessor. That means more swinging, more skyscrapers to explore, and even more opportunities for Spidey shenanigans. And hold onto your webs, because this time we're not only venturing into Brooklyn, but also Queens and a few other boroughs that remain shrouded in mystery.

Creative director Bryan Intihar and game director Ryan Smith couldn't contain their excitement while discussing the expanded map. Intihar revealed, "In terms of the size of the city, it's double the size compared to Spider-Man 1." And get this, when you swing your way through Queens, you'll experience a more intimate, neighborhood vibe with smaller buildings. It's the perfect place for Spidey to unleash his web wings and soar closer to the ground or take to the skies like a true superhero.

Now, this is purely me speculating, but just imagine the possibilities. If the original Spider-Man game had an average main story completion time of 17 hours, logic suggests that with a map twice as large, we could potentially be looking at a playtime that exceeds the 30-hour mark. But hey, take that estimate with a grain of salt until we receive official confirmation. Regardless, I think it's safe to say that we're all eagerly counting down the days until we can swing into action in this epic sequel. Get your web-shooters ready, folks! It's going to be one heck of a ride!