In the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the heart-pounding world of web-swinging will see the return of fall damage, injecting an exhilarating element of risk into the heroic adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
Gravity, a constant menace to web-slinging crime fighters, is about to become a more pressing concern in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The Insomniac series of open-world Spider-Man games is celebrated for its high-flying web traversal gameplay, enabling fans to emulate the incredible feats of the iconic spider-themed vigilante above the bustling streets of New York City. With the introduction of Queens and Brooklyn, the game’s map is expanding to twice the size of its predecessors, promising players even more breathtaking sights and heights to explore.
While the previous Marvel’s Spider-Man titles omitted fall damage, granting both Peter Parker and Miles Morales a graceful recovery even after an accidental 20-foot drop, this wasn’t always the case in Spider-Man video game history. Earlier titles such as the 2004 Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in and Ultimate Spider-Man featured fall damage mechanics, where Spidey risked losing health or meeting an untimely demise upon colliding with the pavement from great heights.
The absence of fall damage in the recent Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales games closely mirrors how real-life spiders can survive astonishing falls. However, some fans have longed for a return of this risk factor in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Insomniac Games is obliging with an intriguing twist. As highlighted by YouTuber Blitzwing in a recent video, Spider-Man 2 will introduce the option for players to experience fall damage, intensifying the danger during Peter and Miles’s high-altitude patrols. Those who prefer a less perilous experience can easily disable fall damage, ensuring the spider heroes’ survival even after a plunge from the tallest skyscraper in New York.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been highly anticipated by fans of Insomniac’s previous two Spider-Man titles since its announcement in 2021. Set to launch on October 20, the game will pick up where Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales left off, throwing Peter and Miles into a web of new challenges posed by formidable foes like Venom and Kraven the Hunter. The introduction of Peter Parker’s infamous black Symbiote costume will add a layer of complexity, offering the seasoned web-slinger new abilities while tempting him with the risk of corruption.
Deadly supervillains and symbiotic suits won’t be the sole threats awaiting players in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The optional fall damage feature will transform every leap and swing into a potential disaster if Spidey doesn’t act swiftly with his web-shooters. It’s just one of the ways Insomniac Games is enhancing the immersive gameplay experience, yet fans can tailor their adventure by deactivating it, allowing them to savor the latest Spider-Man title without the looming perils of gravity.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to swing onto the scene exclusively for PS5 on October 20, promising fans a thrilling, gravity-defying adventure in the iconic web-slinger’s world.
