Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has received an update to version 1,002,000, finally adding the long-awaited new Game+ mode, new costumes for the two heroes and a host of new quality of life features. The latest patch also adds the ability to replay missions, change the game time, and take advantage of some useful accessibility features. However, the Spider-Man 2 update also introduced some unwanted bugs. Developer Insomniac Games has acknowledged that the patch may allow players to access the game’s expansion menu, which could ultimately impact save files and trophy progression.
Insomniac detailed the new features in the release notes for version 1,002,000 on Thursday, confirming that the update is now available to PS5 users. The highlight is of course the New Game+ mode. In this mode, players who complete the game can immediately return to the story with all of their skills and equipment upgrades.
NG+’s Spider-Man 2 features an ultimate level that allows players to exceed the base game’s level cap. New Game+ also features a new Symbiote suit style with progression to the final story level, a new gold skin for tools, a shared suit tech slot for Spider-Man and the Trophy Hunter, and as a result, new PlayStation rewards for completing the game is. It will be unlocked. Play in NG+ mode.
Players can also replay certain missions from the story and change the playing time. To do this, go to “Time” in the “Gameplay” section of the settings menu. Additionally, players can also change the color of the symbiote trees to their liking.
The update also adds new Spider-Man costumes, including two new costumes inspired by Peter and Miles’ Hellfire Gala designs. The two heroes also receive two new costumes as part of the Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack. These are paid suits that can be purchased for $4.99. Proceeds go to Gameheads, a gaming industry education program for low-income youth in the United States. .
Other new features include photo mode settings, audio descriptions for in-game cinematics, a screen reader for text in menus, tutorials, control tips and more. For the full list of features, see Insomniac’s release notes.
Insomniac Games also admitted in a post on Thursday that the update will give some players access to the developer menu, potentially corrupting save files and trophy progression. “We are aware that the latest game update may have inadvertently enabled access to the game’s development menu. An immediate resolution is in the works,” the studio said.
However, it has been reported that some players have gone through the developer options and pointed out missions that are not in the game, which could indicate upcoming DLC. Although Insomniac has not yet confirmed any story-based expansions for the game, Spider-Man 2 has several open story threads that could be explored later in the DLC. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2018 also added an expanded story titled “The City That Never Sleeps.”
Players can now download the latest update 1,002,000 on PS5. Insomniac says the second update will arrive shortly after the first, and players will need to download both to access all of the new features.
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