New Game Rattles Fans: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Delayed Again
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 sets a confirmed release date, but faces competition as another major game launches just three days prior Will this pose a challenge for the beloved superhero franchise?
The recent PlayStation showcase may have left some fans wanting, but Summer Game Fest more than made up for it with a two-hour presentation of new and upcoming releases. Insomniac Games made a surprise appearance, shedding more light on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 which is set to release in the fall - just in time for gaming's busiest annual period. The announcement of an official release date on October 20th puts it in a comfortable position, sandwiched between a slew of highly anticipated titles. One of these titles is the long-awaited sequel to the 2010 classic, Alan Wake 2, which was once an exclusive Xbox 360 release and a direct competitor to Sony's first party IP. However, with Spider-Man's massive comic legacy and two successful predecessors, its release just three days after Alan Wake's return could pose a significant challenge for the latter.
Spider-Man 2 has the Benefit of Recency
Spider-Man 2 is a highly anticipated release not only because it is Sony's biggest first-party launch of 2023, but also because it has the tough task of following up on two of the best comic-based games ever created. Despite Insomniac being acquired by the company after the launch, the 2018 Spider-Man game remains the best-selling Sony first-party game. The game successfully lives up to the expectations of the iconic character and as a result, the developers have the luxury of choosing a release date for the sequel without much concern for competition.
Spider-Man Moving from September is Bad News for Alan Wake
The upcoming release of Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ adventure in gaming will differ greatly from the presentation of Alan Wake 2, but they do share the similarity of being produced with high quality and utilizing a third-person perspective. However, it is unlikely that players will be able to form a solid opinion of Alan Wake 2 within just three days of its release, especially with the impending arrival of Spider-Man 2 demanding their attention. As gaming becomes more costly, players must carefully choose which releases they invest in, and with Insomniac set to release three Spider-Man games in just five years, it is the safer choice for consumers. This puts pressure on Remedy Entertainment to deliver the quality they are known for in order to keep players coming back in the months to come.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launches October 20, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
