Spider-Man 2, the long-awaited numbered sequel to the 2018 monster hit, is finally upon us. As a PS5 exclusive, it’s also the first game in the series to not be released on the PS4. That doesn’t mean it’s the first game in the series to be released on PS5 though. The original game was remastered for PS5, andSpider-Man: Miles Moraleswas a PS5 launch title that also had a PS4 release.
It’s understandable, then, that there may be confusion about whether gamers need to playSpider-Manand/orSpider-Man: Miles Moralesbefore diving intoSpider-Man 2. Here’s everything you need to know.
Should you playSpider-ManandMiles MoralesbeforeSpider-Man 2?
In short, yes, you should playSpider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moralesbefore playingSpider-Man 2. The new game is a direct sequel to the first, and Miles Morales will be playable inSpider-Man 2alongside Peter Parker.
Spider-Man 2takes place nine months after the events ofSpider-Man: Miles Morales,which took place a year after the events of the first game. Up to now, the stories from each game in Insomniac’s series have been tightly linked narratively, and it looks like that trend will continue forSpider-Man 2.
If you do want to play the first two games in the series, both can be played on PS4, PS5, and PC.According to How Long To Beat, the main story ofSpider-Mantakes an average of 17 hours, whileMiles Moralesis just 7.5 hours for the story. That gives you plenty of time to catch up beforeSpider-Man 2.
That said, there is a recap available inSpider-Man 2if you really want to jump in immediately.
