In an exciting disclosure, Marvel Games confirms that anticipated upcoming games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Iron Man, and the WW2 Captain America & Black Panther game will not share connectivity as seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Expect the highly awaited sequel in “Marvel’s Spider-Man” series, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, on PlayStation 5 in the Fall of 2023. It promises the presence of more Marvel heroes: Wolverine and Iron Man are among those mentioned. The gameplay features an open-world expansion, creatively utilizing the DualSense Wireless Controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
While information about the forthcoming Iron Man game remains sparse, its expected release sits in 2023.
Predictions indicate a 2024 release for the WW2 Captain America & Black Panther game.
Meanwhile, Marvel fans can look forward to several other games in the process. Among them are a Wolverine game and a mysterious Marvel project under the combined efforts of Niantic and Amy Hennig.
Despite the unfortunate failure of the Avengers game, the success of several Marvel games and those in the pipeline reassure superhero gaming enthusiasts of much promise.
What are some of the new features in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay?
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to impress with several new gameplay features, including:
Dual Protagonists: Playable characters will now include both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, with seamless switching between the two Spider-Men at various story junctures.
New Abilities: Intricate skills and abilities unique to each Spider-Man will be upgradable via their respective, all-new skills trees. Symbiote abilities represent an exciting enhancement for Peter, while Miles will discover newfound blue bioelectric powers.
Open-World Expansion: Experience an open-world expansion, offering an exploration of new corners of New York City.
New Combat System: Expect fierce takedowns in a new “no mercy” combat style, featuring brutal new combos and aggressive parries. Successful parrying will necessitate expert timing of blocks to incapacitate an enemy and land a few hits.
Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers: The Dual Sense Wireless Controller provides haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, immersing players in Marvel’s New York in ways available only on the PlayStation 5 console.
New Suits: Both Spider-Men will showcase new suits, including the Symbiote suit and other suits yet to be revealed. (Via PlayStation)
In sum, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is shaping up to be a thrilling continuation of the Spider-Man franchise, introducing new gameplay features and improvements that aim to optimize the player experience.
Marvel has decided to partner with EA Sports for video games
Electronic Arts (EA) and Marvel Entertainment have declared a long-term agreement to create at least three new action adventure games playable on consoles and PC. Each game will unfold in the Marvel universe and carry a unique storyline. The first, developed by Motive Studios, is an Iron Man game that will journey through the full life of Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man, and will allow for a single-player, third-person setup. Both companies aim for unprecedented player and fan experiences and eagerly anticipate player reactions to suit up as Iron Man.