Marvel’s Avengers’ controversial PlayStation 5 and PS4 exclusive character, Spider-Man, will arrive this year. Crystal Dynamics confirmed the web-slinger as part of its all-new roadmap, which puts an emphasis on “replayable” content rather than cinematic expansions, like the recent War for Wakanda add-on.
“Our goal is to deliver more compelling Avengers Initiative content that is replayable,” a blog post explains. “We know our dedicated fans want challenges worthy of the Avengers, and to get that thrill the first time and as strongly the next time they replay it or try it with a different hero in their roster.”
In order to achieve this, the developer will be reworking a number of the title’s foundation mechanics, including the way Gear operates. “The new system will allow players to upgrade Epic, Legendary, and Exotic gear from power level 100 all the way to the new power level cap,” the website states. There’ll also be changes to the way Resources are used and even to how Cosmetics can be unlocked.
This will all be brought together by the title’s first Raid: “This will be the most challenging content yet, meant to not only test the mastery of each Hero but also the well-built four-player Strike Teams out there. Collaboration and observation are crucial to beating this one.”
According to Crystal Dynamics, there’s a lot more to share, and we’ll get a proper look at Spider-Man closer to launch, with some glimpses “here and there along the way”. The character won’t be part of this week’s PlayStation Showcase, however, as some had predicted. “We can't wait to show you more in the coming months,” the studio teases.
[source avengers.square-enix-games.com]
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"Spiderman at home"
I like this game but that roadmap is pretty weak. I know they talk about changes to core systems, but basically they've got a console exclusive character and a Raid coming for the next six or so months.
They do say there's more on the way but... Sounds like this game is done beyond Spider-Man to me.
"The character won’t be part of this week’s PlayStation Showcase, however, as some had predicted."
Thank god. We don't need this game wasting a slot in the showcase.
Spider-Man Spider-Man
Does whatever Sony’s legal team negotiates
Can he swing from a web?
Yes he can, for the right price
@RBMango You don't want half of the presentation to be filled just with Marvel stuff like the Square Enix E3 presentation?
I'll just play Spiderman Miles Morales again instead of this.
@nessisonett - Not bad, but none of it rhymes.
OH THANK UNCLE BEN!!! A part of me was worried they would devote time for this in the Showcase (Breathes a heavy sigh of relief).
@RBMango totally agree!!
We want surprises and huge announcements… but please no old stuff that’s being ported (Alan Wake) or some dlc stuff (Avengers).
Don't wanna sound like I'm hating on Avengers, Kojima and others but the showcase continues to look better with each of these announcements and trailers coming before it
@JustPlainLoco This poem does not rhyme.
Watermelon.
@nessisonett Everyone knows that a poem can only be true if it rhymes.
I predict they'll try to release it in a window that coincides with No Way Home's release.
NGL, after the Black Panther release, I'm tempted to get this game. Who knows, maybe Spider-Man will finally convince me to get a copy
YAAWWWWNNNN
@nessisonett It's a masterpiece 😢
I'm really sorry to be a dick but with the existence of the Marvel's Spider-Man series....who actually gives a toss about this?
They need to be bringing more story stuff with more characters as quickly as they can. All this that they announced for fall sounds boring and lame.
@AK4tywill That will be the name of the last MCU Spidey film for sure.
@Keyblade-Dan I was gonna say Xbox and PC players... But I remembered that this is exclusive to Playstation.
now all we need is for the game to go free !
@Floki 😂
Crap game, I’m good.
"The character won’t be part of this week’s PlayStation Showcase"
This actually got me more excited for the showcase tomorrow for some reason 😄
@nomither6 And for them to add cross play.
@get2sammyb Roadmaps should #### off just deliver a decent basegame and release expansions instead of this nonsense.
@Juanalf same! Happy to know when the character is coming but glad the showcase is more focused on other games. I don't need any ongoing game updates in the showcase.
I'd bet Spidey will have the No Way Home suit on and that's the whole reason he was held back for so long. He was most likely supposed to come out earlier this year but filming was delayed last year pushing the movie way back.
@get2sammyb I have to agree 100% . I have jumped back in when there has been an update but i really haven't spent any significant amount of time since i got the platinum.
I can only imagine how much better Deus Ex could have been if Square Enix hadn't dropped support for this trash service cash grab.
Seriously I can't believe SE dumped Deus Ex's development for this garbage.
I see the SE Avengers hate train is alive and well.
@Keyblade-Dan apparently a lot of people. Even the far less popular Black Panther managed to help the game's sales reach the top 10 in the UK after months of absence. I would imagine Spidey would have an even bigger effect.
Also the game is popular on psnow.
At least they confirmed that Spider-Man in Avengers is still happening.
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