Spoiler-Filled Spider-Man 2 Launch Trailer Reveals New Villains, Teases Venom

By | October 16, 2023

Insomniac has released the Spider-Man 2 launch trailer ahead of the PlayStation 5 exclusive’s release date on October 20.

Spider-Man 2 spoilers follow.

The trailer makes a number of reveals, including offering a first look at previously unseen villains Sandman and Mister Negative. We also get a snapshot of Harry Osborne, Spider-Man’s fight with Lizard, and a close-up of Venom. Check out the relevant images from the trailer in the slideshow below:

Spider-Man 2 Launch Trailer Screenshots

The trailer suggests Peter Parker becomes Venom during the events of the game, although it’s worth pointing out a previous Spider-Man 2 trailer all but confirmed the man behind the alien suit is Pete’s friend, Harry Osborn.

The list of villains Spider-Man goes up against in this game is growing larger. We already knew about Kraven the Hunter and Lizard. Now we can add Sandman and Mister Negative to the lineup.

While you wait for Spider-Man 2 to come out, check out our hands-on preview, as well as our interview with Insomniac about the tech that powers the game.

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