During the latter portion of Sony's PlayStation Showcase, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was officially revealed. This first trailer confirmed that Venom will be featured as a villain, and that Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be working together to stop it. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was one of the biggest reveals of the PlayStation Showcase, but it wasn't without disappointment for some fans. Despite Peter and Miles featuring as a cohesive team in the trailer, Spider-Man 2 has been confirmed to be a singleplayer experience. Despite this, there is an argument to be made for Insomniac Games to consider adding a co-op mode.
Insomniac's first game and Spider-Man: Miles Morales were big hits, so it's unsurprising to see that the new game will feature both heroes. Miles Morales' Spider-Man has proven to be a popular character, and fans are excited to see him team up with Peter in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. A blog on PlayStation's website has confirmed that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 won't have co-operative multiplayer. This is ought to be disappointing and perhaps surprising for some gamers, but the game isn't set to launch until 2023, and co-op could be a great addition to the game.
Co-Op Could Make Spider-Man 2's Gameplay More Dynamic
Taking on the villains of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in a co-op setting could make the gameplay more interesting. The debut trailer showed Peter and Miles working together, with the duo at one point webbing up a thug together to take him out. While the trailer was cinematic, this could suggest that Peter and Miles will be able to perform double team moves in Spider-Man 2.
Teaming up would be a satisfying experience for gamers and could lead to some interesting boss fights, but even more so with another player controlling Miles or Peter. With two players, teamwork could be more viable and lead to better success, especially against the tougher sections of the game. A co-op mode could also add longevity to the game in the form of repeatable bosses and missions or even just exploring New York City.
A New Audience for Marvel's Spider-Man 2
When Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launches on PS5, a co-op mode could help add a whole new audience to the series. The games have been strictly singleplayer and story-driven experiences so far, but this wouldn't necessarily have to change with the inclusion of cooperative multiplayer. The trailer suggests that it'll feature Peter and Miles as dual protagonists, so adding co-op support wouldn't mean sacrificing the narrative focus.
In this sense, adding a co-op mode could open up Spider-Man 2 to more gamers without compromising its story. Drop-in and drop-out style multiplayer could be efficient for gamers who want to experience the game with their friends. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 could be a big hit in its own right without co-op, but multiplayer could be an attractive feature that could intrigue potential new fans.
While it's been confirmed to be a singleplayer game, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 won't launch until 2023, and plans could change in the intervening time. Fans are excited for Insomniac's new game regardless of co-op support, but some have expressed disappointment with its singleplayer-only approach. A co-op mode could mean new gameplay tricks and tactics, and Insomniac could implement it without affecting the overall narrative. These versions of Miles and Peter have become iconic PlayStation characters, and gamers would love the chance to play as both of them either solo or with friends.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will launch on PS5 in 2023.