How Spider-Man 2 Can Turn Arachknight Skin into a Phenomenal Upgrade

A fan of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has proposed an exciting concept to enhance the Arachknight suit, available as a pre-order bonus alongside three distinct color variations. As with the game's predecessor, the upcoming Spider-Man 2 title will feature an extensive collection of alternative suits for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, many of which pay homage to characters found in the Spider-Verse. Amongst these, Arachknight stands out for his rapid fanbase growth. The character first appeared in the "Infinity Warps" storyline in 2018, and his complexity makes him challenging to explain to non-comic book readers. Arachknight originates from a pocket dimension within Earth-616, folded into a distinct dimension and an alternative version of the dark hero, Moon Knight. Though his powers are identical to Peter Parker's, Arachknight also confronts the same multiple-personality disorder that afflicts Moon Knight.

Instead of utilizing the web wings introduced in the game's debut trailer, Arachknight's cape has become a popular method of gliding around the city. This unique approach has garnered attention from fans, such as Josi1999, who appreciate the resemblance to Batman when Arachknight's cape is fully extended during flight. Despite the excitement surrounding the web wings in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, it is important to note that this concept has been around since the wall-crawler's inception in 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15. While the idea has been in and out of fashion over the years, it made a surprising comeback in Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Homecoming and may have influenced its appearance in the game.

Fans commenting on the Reddit post have been quick to note the similarities between Arachknight and Batman or an Assassin's Creed protagonist. One suggestion made by a commenter was that the Spider-Man 2099 suit should feature a web cape as seen in the comics. In terms of gameplay, it is likely that the addition of web wings in Spider-Man 2 was a result of the game's larger map and the need to compensate for areas lacking tall buildings to swing from. This new feature will allow players to crawl up structures and glide to their destination, similar to the glider used by Link in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The highly anticipated game will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on October 20.