Insomniac Games has announced that there will not be a demo available for the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2. Typically, video game demos provide players with a small taste of the game's open-world, combat, or story in real-time. With the game's release scheduled for October, this news is likely to disappoint fans who were hoping to get a hands-on experience with Spider-Man 2 before its official launch.
Earlier this June, the superhero open-world adventure was discussed in a brief interview at the Summer Game Fest. This interview revealed two important details: the game's release date and the confirmation that Eddie Brock is not the identity of Venom in Spider-Man 2. Additionally, fans were treated to an extensive playthrough demo during the May PlayStation Showcase event. This demo showcased Peter Parker utilizing the Black Suit and highlighted Miles Morales' new abilities. Sadly, fans will have to wait until the game's release day to personally test out these exciting powers.
A user on Twitter, known as symbiote Spider-Hog, shared their pre-order receipt and tagged the developer's account, prompting Insomniac Games to respond with a thank-you message. The user then asked if there could be a demo released on the storefront for fans to play. Insomniac Games quickly confirmed that there are no plans for a demo of the upcoming open-world PS5 game.
It is worth noting that Insomniac Games did not release demos for their last two Spider-Man games on PlayStation consoles. However, there have been reports that PlayStation will require timed game trials for certain games, with developers being required to make them available three months after the original game's release. This gave some fans hope for a demo this time, but it has been confirmed that while a timed trial for PS Plus may be possible, a proper demo will not be available.
Spider-Man 2 is poised to be a significant upgrade from its predecessors. The game introduces two playable characters, Peter and Miles, each with their own distinct set of powers. In addition, the storyline takes a darker turn as Peter falls victim to the destructive influence of the Symbiote, potentially leaving Miles as his only hope for salvation. With such compelling elements at play, the highly anticipated sequel from Insomniac promises an intriguing and captivating narrative. Mark your calendars for the exclusive release of Spider-Man 2 on October 20, available only for PS5.