Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora vs Marvel's Spider-Man 2

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-person when riding mounts)
• Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for entire campaign)
• Setting: Pandora (Western Frontier)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna
• Unique Feature: Ikran Flight, Na'vi Agility & Senses, Dual Combat System (Na'vi & RDA weapons), Deep Crafting & Cooking, Connection to Nature.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Marvel's New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn)
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
• Unique Feature: Play as both Peter Parker & Miles Morales, Web Wings Traversal, Symbiote Powers, Expanded NYC Map, Seamless Character Switching.

• Ikran (Mountain Banshee): The player's primary aerial mount after bonding with one. Essential for traversing Pandora's vast vertical landscapes. Can be directed to attack RDA aircraft or ground targets, perform barrel rolls, and use a speed boost. Customizable with gear and cosmetic patterns. Its stamina and health can be improved through skills and food.
  Leonopteryxen (Banshee)
• Direhorse (Pa'li): A swift six-legged ground mount, useful for quickly navigating flatter terrains like the Upper Plains. Can be called by the player. Its stamina can be improved. Less combat-focused than the Ikran but vital for land travel.
  Equidirus (Direhorse)
• Temporary Animal Allies (Pacified Wildlife): While not persistent companions, the player, using their Na'vi connection, can sometimes pacify or briefly guide certain wildlife. This is less about direct combat command and more about leveraging the environment or creating distractions.
  Various Pandoran Fauna

• Peter Parker / Spider-Man (AI - when playing as Miles): During certain missions or open-world encounters when the player is controlling Miles, Peter will fight alongside him as an AI-controlled companion, using his unique abilities, gadgets, and web-swinging.
  Human (Superpowered)
• Miles Morales / Spider-Man (AI - when playing as Peter): Similarly, when the player is controlling Peter, Miles will often assist as an AI companion, utilizing his Venom Powers, camouflage, and web-swinging.
  Human (Superpowered)
• Temporary Story Allies (e.g., Wraith, MJ, Ganke - contextual): In specific story missions, other characters like Wraith (Yuri Watanabe) might fight alongside the Spider-Men. MJ provides intel and participates in stealth/investigation segments. Ganke offers remote tech support.
  Human

• Sarentu Totems: Ancient Sarentu clan totems found throughout the Western Frontier. Interacting with them often requires finding a specific vantage point to 'align' the totem, triggering a vision and sometimes rewarding an Ancestor Skill or skill points.
• Windswept Kites & Dolls: Lost Na'vi kites or dolls, often caught in high, hard-to-reach places or hidden within environments. Collecting them typically grants Na'vi Favor with a specific clan and sometimes lore.
• RDA Data Recorders / Audio Logs: Found primarily in or around RDA facilities and crash sites. These provide audio logs or text entries that offer insight into RDA operations, personnel, and their views on Pandora and the Na'vi.
• Bellsprigs: Unique plants that, when touched, permanently increase the player's maximum health. Found in various hidden or guarded locations.
• Aeolian Wind Flutes: Musical instruments that need to be played correctly (following a simple rhythm mini-game) to receive a reward, often Na'vi favor or a cosmetic item.

• Spider-Bots: Small, spider-shaped robots hidden throughout all boroughs of New York City. Collecting them all unlocks a unique cutscene related to the Spider-Verse. They emit a pulsing signal when nearby.
• Marko's Memories (Sandman Crystals): Orange crystals containing fragmented memories of Flint Marko (Sandman). Found in specific areas related to Sandman's past. Collecting them completes a side story about his attempts to reconcile with his daughter.
• Photo Ops: Specific landmarks or scenes in New York City that Peter or Miles can photograph for a news/social media feed. Highlights iconic NYC locations and slice-of-life moments.
• Prowler Stashes: Hidden caches of technology and resources left by Aaron Davis (The Prowler) for Miles. Each stash requires solving a light environmental puzzle or using specific traversal abilities to access.
• EMF Experiments (Emily-May Foundation): Scientific research stations set up by the Emily-May Foundation (run by Harry Osborn). Peter must complete mini-games or tasks at each station, such as analyzing plant DNA, flying a drone through targets, or testing new technologies.
• Unidentified Targets (Kraven's Drones): Kraven's hunter drones flying specific routes. Spider-Man must chase them down using Web Wings and perform an aerial takedown to retrieve their data.
• Hunter Blinds & Bases: Kraven's hidden observation posts (Blinds) and larger fortified bases. Clearing these out involves defeating waves of hunters and destroying their equipment, weakening Kraven's presence in a district.
• Tech Crates (Common & Rare): Chests containing Tech Parts (common) and Rare Tech Parts (rarer, often in more hidden or guarded locations). Used for upgrading gadgets and Suit Tech.
• FNSM App Requests (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man App): Minor side activities and requests from citizens accessed via an in-game app, such as stopping petty crimes, rescuing civilians, or helping with small tasks.

• Indigenous Culture
• Environmentalism
• Anti-Colonialism
• Resistance
• Connection to Nature
• Identity
• Bio-Luminescence
• Alien Worlds
• Corporate Greed
• Warfare

• Dual Protagonists
• Symbiote Saga
• Mentorship & Partnership
• Responsibility
• The Darkness Within
• Hunter vs. Prey
• Balancing Personal Life & Heroism
• Legacy
• Protecting New York City
• Alien Threat

• Na'vi Bows (Shortbow, Longbow, Heavy Bow): Ranged (Stealth, Precision, Hunting)
  Craftable bows with varying draw speeds, power, and effective ranges. Can use standard arrows, specialized arrows (e.g., explosive, electric, poison), and are crucial for hunting wildlife cleanly (for better resources) and stealth takedowns.
• Na'vi Spear-thrower: Ranged (Heavy Damage, Anti-Armor)
  A powerful, short-to-mid-range weapon that launches heavy spears. Effective against armored RDA units, AMP suits, and large, aggressive fauna. Slower reload but high impact.
• Na'vi Staff Sling: Ranged (Explosive, Utility)
  Launches crafted grenades or proximity mines. Useful for area denial, destroying RDA equipment, and dealing with groups of enemies or vehicles.
• RDA Assault Rifles: Firearm (Automatic, Versatile)
  Standard human firearms scavenged or looted from RDA forces. Offer sustained fire and are effective against RDA personnel and less armored targets. Can be modded.
• RDA Shotguns: Firearm (Close Quarters, High Damage)
  Powerful close-range firearms, ideal for breaching RDA interiors or dealing with charging enemies. Different types (pump-action, semi-auto) available.
• RDA Grenade Launchers: Firearm (Explosive, Anti-Vehicle)
  Heavy RDA weapon that fires explosive rounds, effective against AMP suits, vehicles, and fortified positions.
• SID (System Interrogation Device): Tool/Non-Lethal
  A Na'vi tool used to hack RDA technology, disable security systems, override turrets, and gather intel. Can also be used to overload certain RDA weak points.

• Web-Shooters (Standard): Traversal/Utility/Combat
  Core tool for web-swinging, zipping, and creating web lines. Used in combat to web up enemies, pull objects, or perform web strikes. Both Peter and Miles have them.
• Gadgets (Web Grabber, Upshot, Ricochet Web, Concussion Burst, etc.): Tactical/Crowd Control
  A variety of unlockable and upgradable gadgets shared by both Spider-Men. Examples: Web Grabber pulls multiple enemies together, Upshot launches enemies into the air, Ricochet Web bounces between targets.
• Peter's Spider-Arms: Melee/Special Attacks (Peter Parker)
  Mechanical arms deployed from Peter's suit (inspired by Iron Spider). Used for powerful area-of-effect attacks, parrying heavy attacks, and extended melee combos.
• Peter's Symbiote Abilities (Symbiote Strike, Symbiote Punch, Symbiote Surge, etc.): Melee/Special Attacks (Peter Parker - Symbiote Suit)
  When Peter is bonded with the Venom symbiote, he gains access to aggressive tendril-based attacks, enhanced strength, and a powerful 'Symbiote Surge' mode. These replace his Spider-Arm abilities while the suit is active.
• Miles's Venom Powers (Venom Punch, Venom Smash, Venom Jump, Chain Lightning, Galvanize, etc.): Bio-Electric Melee/Special Attacks (Miles Morales)
  Miles's unique bio-electric abilities. Used for stunning enemies, powerful area-of-effect attacks, enhanced jumps, and chain attacks. Consumes Venom Power meter, which recharges.
• Miles's Camouflage (Invisibility): Stealth Ability (Miles Morales)
  Miles can turn temporarily invisible, allowing him to perform stealth takedowns, escape combat, or reposition. Consumes Camouflage energy.
• Fists & Feet (Melee Combat): Close Quarters
  Both Spider-Men engage in acrobatic hand-to-hand combat, incorporating punches, kicks, dodges, and aerial attacks, often integrated with web abilities.

• Na'vi Gear (Head, Chest, Waist, Arm, Leg pieces): Players craft and equip various pieces of Na'vi gear made from Pandoran flora, fauna, and scavenged RDA materials. Each gear piece provides health bonuses and specific perks (e.g., increased damage with bows, better stealth, resistance to elements, more resources from gathering). Gear has quality tiers and can be enhanced with mods (crafted or found). Different Na'vi clans offer unique gear designs and associated perks, encouraging players to earn Favor with them.
• Cosmetic Customization: Beyond stat-boosting gear, players can customize their Na'vi's appearance with body paints, hairstyles, and decorative elements. Some gear pieces also have a strong visual identity tied to their clan of origin or purpose.

• Spider-Suits (Various for Peter & Miles): Players unlock and can equip a large variety of Spider-Suits for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. In Marvel's Spider-Man 2, suits are primarily cosmetic. Suit Powers from the first game are now integrated as unlockable abilities or tied to Suit Tech upgrades. Many suits come with multiple 'Suit Styles' (color variants) that can be unlocked.
• Suit Tech Upgrades (Health, Damage, Focus, Traversal): Players use Tech Parts and Rare Tech Parts to purchase universal Suit Tech upgrades. These upgrades are divided into categories (Health, Damage, Focus, Traversal) and provide passive stat boosts or enhancements that apply to whichever suit Peter or Miles is currently wearing. This system replaces individual suit powers from the first game.

• Na'vi Gear & Outfits: Players can equip various pieces of Na'vi clothing for the head, chest, waist, arms, and legs. These are crafted from materials found on Pandora (animal hides, plant fibers, bones) and scavenged RDA tech. Gear provides stat bonuses (health) and perks. Appearance varies significantly based on the clan design (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire) and quality. Players can also apply different body paints, hairstyles, and adornments for further cosmetic customization.
• Ikran & Direhorse Gear: Players can customize their Ikran and Direhorse with different saddles, decorative patterns, and streamers, which are mostly cosmetic but some might offer minor gameplay benefits or are tied to clan favor.

• Peter Parker's Spider-Suits: A wide array of unlockable suits for Peter, including his Advanced Suit 2.0, Classic Suit, Symbiote Suit, Iron Spider-inspired suits, movie suits, and original designs. Most suits are cosmetic, with abilities tied to Suit Tech. Many have multiple unlockable Suit Styles (color variants).
• Miles Morales's Spider-Suits: A diverse collection of unlockable suits for Miles, including his Upgraded Suit, Classic Suit, TRACK Suit, movie suits (Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse), and original designs. Like Peter's, these are primarily cosmetic with unlockable Suit Styles.
• Suit Tech Upgrades: Universal passive upgrades for Health, Damage, Focus, and Traversal that apply to both Spider-Men regardless of the suit equipped. Purchased with Tech Parts and Rare Tech Parts.
• Civilian Attire (Contextual): During certain story segments where Peter or Miles are not in their Spider-Man suits, they wear civilian clothing. This is not directly customizable by the player.

Player progression involves earning Skill Points by completing quests and activities, which are spent across five skill trees: Survivor (health, stealth), Warrior (Na'vi weapon proficiency), Hunter (RDA weapon proficiency, gathering), Maker (crafting, cooking), and Rider (Ikran and Direhorse abilities). Ancestor Skills are powerful, unique abilities learned by connecting with Sarentu ancestors at specific locations. Gear (clothing, weapons) is crafted using resources gathered from Pandora's flora, fauna, and RDA tech, and can be improved with mods and designs from different Na'vi clans. Na'vi Favor with clans unlocks better gear and recipes.

The Western Frontier is a vast, new continent on Pandora, divided into three primary regions: the Kinglor Forest (lush rainforests, home to the Aranahe clan), the Upper Plains (windswept grasslands, home to the nomadic Zeswa clan), and the Clouded Forest (misty, enigmatic woodlands, home to the secretive Kame'tire clan). Each region has distinct biomes, flora, fauna, and RDA facilities. The world is designed for vertical exploration, utilizing Ikran flight and Na'vi agility.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features an expanded open-world New York City, roughly twice the size of the map in the first game. It includes all of Manhattan from the previous titles, plus two new boroughs: Queens (Peter's home borough, featuring residential areas like Astoria) and Brooklyn (Miles' home borough, featuring areas like Williamsburg and Coney Island). The map is incredibly detailed, with seamless transitions between boroughs via bridges or web-swinging/gliding. Traversal is significantly enhanced with the addition of Web Wings for gliding and Slingshot Launch for rapid forward momentum.

• Ikran (Mountain Banshee): Na'vi Aerial Mount
  The player's primary mode of aerial transportation after bonding with one. Allows for fast travel across Pandora's vast and vertical terrain, engaging in aerial combat with RDA aircraft, and accessing remote locations. Customizable.
• Direhorse (Pa'li): Na'vi Ground Mount
  A six-legged, horse-like creature used for swift ground travel, particularly effective in open plains and forests. Can be called by the player. Customizable.
• RDA AMP Suit (Various models like 'Combat Exo'): RDA Mechanized Walker (Enemy/Occasional Player Use)
  Armored Multi-Purpose suits used by RDA soldiers. Heavily armed and armored. While primarily enemies, there might be rare instances or specific mission contexts where the player can hijack or briefly utilize one, or parts of one.
• RDA Samson / SA-2 Samson Tiltrotor: RDA Air Transport/Gunship (Enemy)
  Twin-rotor aircraft used by the RDA for troop transport and air support. Common aerial threat.
• RDA Ground Vehicles (Buggy, APC, Trucks): RDA Ground Transport/Combat (Enemy)
  Various wheeled vehicles used by the RDA for patrols, troop deployment, and resource transport. Often targets for Na'vi attacks.

• Web-Swinging & Web-Zipping: Primary Traversal (Player Mechanics)
  The core method of movement for both Spider-Men. Involves swinging on webs attached to buildings, web-zipping to points for bursts of speed, and point-launching for precise aerial maneuvers.
• Web Wings: Aerial Gliding Traversal (Player Mechanics)
  A new traversal tool allowing Peter and Miles to deploy glider-like wings to soar through the city, utilizing wind tunnels found between buildings for sustained flight and increased speed. Complements web-swinging.
• Slingshot Launch: Traversal Launch (Player Mechanics)
  Allows Spider-Man to create a web slingshot between two points and launch himself forward at high speed across large distances or up onto tall buildings.
• Wall-Crawling & Wall-Running: Traversal (Player Mechanics)
  Both Spider-Men can crawl and run on almost any vertical or horizontal surface, allowing for versatile navigation of New York's architecture.
• Civilian Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Buses, Taxis - Environmental): Environmental Props / Occasional Interaction
  The city is filled with civilian vehicles. While the Spider-Men don't typically drive them for extended periods (unlike GTA), they can land on them, use them as platforms, or interact with them during combat (e.g., webbing them up, throwing them with Symbiote powers).
• Enemy Vehicles (Hunter Transports, Armored Vehicles - Contextual): Hostile Vehicles
  Kraven's Hunters and other factions may use armored transports or other vehicles during specific missions or encounters. These are typically targets for Spider-Man to disable or destroy rather than pilot.

• Ikran (Mountain Banshee): Leonopteryxen (Banshee)
  Aerial Mount, Combat Ally, Key for Exploration
• Direhorse (Pa'li): Equidirus (Direhorse)
  Ground Mount, Fast Traversal
• Thanator (Palulukan): Thanatora ferox
  Hostile Apex Predator, Extremely Dangerous
• Hammerhead Titanothere ('Angtsìk): Titanotheris hammercephala
  Large Herbivore, Territorial, Can be Hostile if Provoked, Hunting Resource
• Viperwolf (Nantang): Caniferratus costatus
  Hostile Pack Predator
• Sturmbeest (Talioang): Bovindicum monocerii
  Large Herbivore, Herd Animal, Hunting Resource, Can Stampede
• Soundblast Colossus (Fwampop): Unknown, new creature
  Large, possibly territorial creature, source of unique resources.
• Various other Flora and Fauna: Numerous unique Pandoran species (e.g., Hexapede, Prolemuris, Stingbat, various fish and insects)
  Ambient Wildlife, Hunting/Gathering Resources, Some may be hostile or defensive.

• Player Character (Na'vi Protagonist): Protagonist (Sarentu Clan)
  A young Na'vi of the lost Sarentu clan, abducted as a child by the RDA for 'The Ambassador Program' (TAP). Awakens 15 years later to a changed Pandora, must rediscover their heritage, master Na'vi skills, and unite the clans against the returning RDA threat. Customizable gender and appearance.
• John Mercer: Main Antagonist (RDA Executive)
  The head of the RDA's operations in the Western Frontier and the overseer of the TAP. A ruthless and cunning corporate leader focused on exploiting Pandora's resources at any cost, viewing the Na'vi as an obstacle.
• Angela Harding (Alma): Supporting Character (Former RDA Scientist)
  An RDA scientist who was part of TAP and had a more compassionate view of the Na'vi. She helps the player escape and later joins the Resistance, providing intel and a link to the human perspective.
• So'lek: Supporting Character (Aranahe Warrior)
  A skilled and stoic warrior of the Aranahe clan. Initially wary of the player (due to their RDA upbringing), he becomes a key ally and mentor, teaching them Na'vi ways and fighting alongside them.
• Priya Chen: Supporting Character (Resistance Leader)
  A leader within the human Resistance movement fighting against the RDA. Works with the Na'vi clans and provides the player with access to RDA weaponry and intelligence.
• Various Clan Leaders & Members (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire): Supporting Characters
  Leaders and notable members of the different Na'vi clans the player interacts with, each with their own culture, traditions, and perspectives on the RDA conflict and the player's role (e.g., Ka'nat of the Aranahe, Nesim of the Zeswa, Anufi of the Kame'tire).

• Peter Parker / Spider-Man: Protagonist
  The original Spider-Man, now more experienced but struggling to balance his personal life, teaching career, and superhero duties. He gains and battles the influence of the Venom symbiote.
• Miles Morales / Spider-Man: Protagonist
  The newer Spider-Man, now more confident and skilled. He balances being a hero with his school life and family, and supports Peter while also dealing with his own unique challenges and powers.
• Mary Jane 'MJ' Watson: Ally / Journalist / Peter's Partner
  An investigative journalist at the Daily Bugle and Peter Parker's romantic partner. She is resourceful and often assists the Spider-Men with her reporting skills, also featuring in some playable stealth/investigation segments.
• Harry Osborn: Supporting Character / Friend / Eventual Venom Host
  Peter's childhood best friend, who returns after being away for experimental medical treatment for a terminal illness. He is seemingly cured by a symbiotic suit, which eventually leads to him becoming Venom.
• Venom (Symbiote & Harry Osborn): Main Antagonist
  The alien symbiote combined with Harry Osborn, driven by a desire to 'heal the world' through extreme measures, becoming a powerful and destructive force.
• Kraven the Hunter (Sergei Kravinoff): Main Antagonist
  A legendary and highly skilled hunter who comes to New York City seeking the ultimate challenge by hunting super-powered individuals, including both Spider-Men and various villains.
• Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard: Antagonist (Initially) / Supporting Character
  A scientist who transforms into the monstrous Lizard. Kraven hunts him, and the Spider-Men try to cure and save him.
• Ganke Lee: Ally / Miles's Best Friend / 'Guy in the Chair'
  Miles's best friend and tech-savvy confidant who provides support and mission assistance from behind the scenes.
• Rio Morales: Supporting Character / Miles's Mother
  Miles's mother, a city councilwoman dedicated to her community. She is aware of Miles's identity as Spider-Man.
• Norman Osborn: Supporting Character / CEO of Oscorp / Harry's Father
  The influential and often morally ambiguous head of Oscorp, desperate to save his son Harry from his illness.
• Yuri Watanabe / Wraith: Supporting Character / Vigilante
  Former NYPD captain, now operating as the violent vigilante Wraith, seeking her own form of justice. Interacts with Spider-Man during 'The Flame' side story.
• Various other supporting characters and minor villains: Cameos, Side Quest Characters, Civilian NPCs
  Includes characters like J. Jonah Jameson (podcast host), Danika Hart (podcast host), Felicia Hardy/Black Cat, Tombstone, Flint Marko/Sandman (via memories), Martin Li/Mister Negative (briefly), and others who populate the city or feature in side content.

• Main Story Campaign (The Sarentu Legacy)
  A series of narrative missions following the player Na'vi's journey of rediscovering their lost Sarentu heritage, uniting the Na'vi clans of the Western Frontier (Aranahe, Zeswa, Kame'tire), and leading the resistance against the RDA's exploitation under John Mercer. Involves key story beats, character development, and major assaults on RDA strongholds.
• Clan Contribution Quests (Na'vi Favor)
  Side missions and activities undertaken for the various Na'vi clans. Completing these tasks (e.g., hunting specific animals, clearing RDA pollution, finding lost clan members, participating in rituals) earns Na'vi Favor, which unlocks access to better gear designs, recipes, resources, and progresses clan-specific storylines.
• RDA Facility Sabotage & Liberation
  Infiltrate and destroy various types of RDA industrial facilities (e.g., Gas Harvesters, Mining Operations, Hydro-Extractors). This typically involves disabling security systems, fighting RDA forces (including AMP suits and aircraft), and triggering a catastrophic sabotage. Destroying these facilities heals the surrounding Pandoran environment and weakens RDA presence.
• Ancestor Skill Quests
  Discover locations linked to powerful Sarentu ancestors. By connecting with these sites (often involving environmental puzzles or finding specific viewpoints via Sarentu Totems), the player unlocks unique and potent Ancestor Skills that provide significant gameplay advantages.
• Exploration & Discovery Activities
  Various activities focused on exploring Pandora, such as finding Bellsprigs (to increase max health), Sarentu Totems, Windswept Kites/Dolls, investigating RDA research stations, or discovering unique flora and fauna for the Hunter's Guide. These reward XP, skill points, resources, or lore.
• Resistance Field Lab Quests
  Missions given by Resistance scientists at field labs, often involving research, sample collection, or disrupting specific RDA technological operations. These can reward unique gear or crafting components.

• Main Story Missions (Peter & Miles)
  A series of narrative-driven missions that progress the central storyline involving Kraven the Hunter's 'Great Hunt,' the emergence of the Lizard, and the arrival and impact of the Venom symbiote. Missions often involve playing as either Peter or Miles, and sometimes feature them working together. These include major boss battles and cinematic set pieces.
• FNSM App Requests (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man App)
  Short side activities and requests from citizens of New York, accessed via an in-game app. These can involve stopping petty crimes, rescuing civilians, helping with local problems, or unique character interactions. Contributes to district progress.
• Hunter Blinds & Bases
  Kraven's forces establish hidden Blinds (observation posts) and larger fortified Bases throughout the city. Spider-Man must locate these, defeat the hunters stationed there, and destroy their equipment to weaken Kraven's control over a district.
• EMF Experiments (Emily-May Foundation)
  Peter Parker helps Harry Osborn with scientific experiments for the Emily-May Foundation. These involve mini-games like analyzing plant DNA by splicing genes, flying a drone through targets to collect bee data, or testing new sustainable technologies. Rewards XP and Tech Parts.
• Marko's Memories (Sandman Crystals)
  Collect crystalized sand fragments containing memories of Flint Marko (Sandman). Piecing these memories together reveals a touching side story about his attempts to connect with his daughter. Rewards XP.
• Photo Ops
  Locate specific landmarks or scenes in New York City and take a photograph as either Peter or Miles. These highlight iconic NYC locations and moments of city life. Rewards XP and district progress.
• Prowler Stashes (Miles Morales)
  Miles discovers hidden caches of technology and resources left by his uncle, Aaron Davis (The Prowler). Accessing each stash requires solving a light environmental puzzle or using specific traversal abilities. Rewards Rare Tech Parts.
• Unidentified Targets (Kraven's Drones)
  Track and chase down Kraven's hunter drones using Web Wings and aerial maneuvers to perform an aerial takedown and retrieve their data. Rewards XP and Tech Parts.
• Cultural Museum Missions (Miles Morales - Stolen History)
  Miles helps recover stolen musical instruments and artifacts for the cultural museum in Harlem, learning about different cultures represented in New York.
• The Flame Side Story (with Wraith)
  A multi-part side story where Spider-Man (Peter or Miles) teams up with Yuri Watanabe, now the vigilante Wraith, to investigate and stop a dangerous pyromaniac cult known as The Flame.
• Brooklyn Visions Academy Missions (Miles Morales)
  Side quests related to Miles's school life at Brooklyn Visions Academy, often involving helping fellow students or dealing with issues on campus.
• Symbiote Nests
  After the symbiote invasion begins, nests appear throughout the city. Spider-Man must infiltrate these dangerous, pulsating areas, destroy symbiote hearts while fending off waves of symbiote enemies, and escape before the nest collapses.

Features seamless drop-in/drop-out two-player online cooperative play for the main story campaign and all open-world activities. Players can explore Pandora together, complete quests, attack RDA bases, and share progression. No competitive multiplayer modes.

Available in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Gold Edition includes the Season Pass (two story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' and 'Secrets of the Spires'). Ultimate Edition includes the Gold Edition content plus the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items like the Sarentu Heritage cosmetic pack and Sarentu Hunter equipment pack) and a digital artbook/soundtrack.

Available in Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition (10 unique suits - 5 for Peter, 5 for Miles, additional Photo Mode items, 2 skill points), and Collector's Edition (SteelBook display case, 19-inch statue featuring both Spider-Men battling Venom, all Digital Deluxe content).

Insomniac Games has released free updates including New Game+, new suits, mission replay, and accessibility features. Larger story DLC or expansions have not been officially announced as of mid-2024, but are a possibility based on past Insomniac titles.

• Q: Is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora connected to the James Cameron movies?
  A: Yes, it is set within the official Avatar canon, taking place in a new region of Pandora (the Western Frontier) roughly concurrent with the events of 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' While it features a new story and characters, it respects and expands upon the established lore, flora, fauna, and themes of the films.
• Q: Do I need to have seen the Avatar movies to play the game?
  A: While familiarity with the movies will enhance appreciation of the world and lore, the game is designed to be accessible to newcomers, introducing key concepts about Pandora, the Na'vi, and the RDA through its narrative.
• Q: Is the game first-person or third-person?
  A: The game is primarily played in first-person when on foot. However, it switches to a third-person perspective when riding mounts like the Ikran or Direhorse, and during certain cinematics or interactions.
• Q: How does combat work? Can I only use Na'vi weapons?
  A: Combat features a dual system. Players can utilize traditional Na'vi weapons like bows, spear-throwers, and staff slings, which are often better for stealth and hunting. They can also use scavenged RDA firearms like assault rifles and shotguns, which are more effective against RDA technology and armored units. Players can switch between these styles fluidly.
• Q: Is there crafting and gathering in the game?
  A: Yes, crafting and gathering are core gameplay mechanics. Players gather resources from Pandora's diverse flora and fauna, as well as scavenge RDA tech. These materials are used to craft and upgrade weapons, gear, ammunition, and cook food for temporary buffs. The quality of gathered materials can affect the stats of crafted items.

• Q: Can I switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales freely?
  A: Yes, in the open world, players can seamlessly switch between controlling Peter Parker and Miles Morales via the FNSM app on their phone. Each character has their own set of specific story missions and some unique side activities, but many open-world tasks can be completed by either.
• Q: What are Web Wings?
  A: Web Wings are a new traversal mechanic in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Both Peter and Miles can deploy these glider-like wings while airborne to soar through the city, utilizing wind tunnels for increased speed and covering large distances much faster than just web-swinging.
• Q: How do the Symbiote powers work for Peter?
  A: When Peter Parker acquires the Venom symbiote, he gains access to a new set of aggressive, tendril-based combat abilities and a 'Symbiote Surge' mode (similar to a rage mode) that significantly enhances his power. These abilities replace his Spider-Arm skills while the Symbiote Suit is active in the story.
• Q: Are there different boroughs of New York City to explore?
  A: Yes, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 expands the map to include not only Manhattan (from previous games) but also Queens and Brooklyn, effectively doubling the size of the explorable open world.
• Q: Does Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have multiplayer?
  A: No, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a single-player only experience, focusing on the individual stories and cooperative dynamic of Peter Parker and Miles Morales within the narrative.
• Q: Will there be DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
  A: Insomniac Games has not officially announced major story DLC in the vein of 'The City That Never Sleeps' for the first game or 'Miles Morales' as a standalone. However, they have released free updates with new features and suits. Future content is possible but unconfirmed.

Powered by the latest iteration of the Snowdrop Engine, the game delivers stunning, highly detailed visuals of Pandora. It features dense, bioluminescent environments, realistic weather systems, incredibly detailed character and creature models, and advanced lighting and particle effects. Supports ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows on PC and current-gen consoles for enhanced realism.

Powered by Insomniac Games' proprietary engine, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 showcases stunning visuals on the PlayStation 5. It features incredibly detailed character models, lifelike animations, a densely populated and realistic New York City, and advanced lighting and reflection effects (including extensive ray tracing options for reflections and shadows). Offers various graphics modes (Fidelity for max visuals/RT at 30FPS, Performance for 60FPS with dynamic resolution/less RT, and modes for 120Hz displays with VRR).

Original score composed by Pinar Toprak, capturing the wonder, danger, and cultural richness of Pandora, blending orchestral themes with tribal and ethereal elements. Sound design is critical, with rich ambient sounds of Pandora's unique flora and fauna, distinct weapon effects for both Na'vi and RDA tech, and immersive environmental audio. Features Na'vi language dialogue.

Original score composed by John Paesano, featuring heroic orchestral themes for both Spider-Men, intense action cues, and emotional character motifs. The soundtrack dynamically shifts with gameplay. Sound design is immersive, with distinct web-swinging sounds, impactful combat effects, unique sounds for Symbiote and Venom powers, and the bustling ambience of New York City.

Immersive first-person HUD with contextual information. Na'vi Senses highlight interactive objects, resources, enemy weaknesses, and trails. Menus for inventory, crafting, skills, map, and journal are intuitively designed. Minimalistic on-screen elements to enhance immersion in Pandora's world.

Features a clean and dynamic HUD displaying health, Focus meter (for finishers/healing), gadget/ability cooldowns, and contextual prompts. A mini-map aids navigation. The main menu provides access to the map, missions, character (skills, suits, gadgets), collectibles, and settings. The FNSM App is used for side activities and requests. Photo Mode is robust.

Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping), various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, aim assist, adjustable difficulty, options to reduce motion sickness (e.g., reduce camera shake), audio cues, and more. Co-pilot mode allows two controllers to act as one.

Offers a wide range of accessibility options, building on Insomniac's previous efforts. Includes customizable controls, extensive subtitle and caption options, options to simplify QTEs, aim assist, options for puzzle timing, high contrast modes for shaders, audio cues for collectibles and combat, gameplay speed modifiers (slow down game speed), and more.

• Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is required. The game supports AMD FSR and DLSS upscaling technologies. Ray tracing features (shadows and reflections) are available and demanding.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are critical. **Modern high-end laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile / RTX 4070 Mobile and above) are needed for enjoyable experiences at higher settings and resolutions. This is a demanding title.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance in demanding titles like this.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2 and 3 with Frame Generation) and NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution (DLSS 2 and 3 with Frame Generation).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Environmental Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using FSR/DLSS is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.
• Game Name: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

• CONSOLE EXCLUSIVE (PlayStation 5). PC System requirements are HIGHLY SPECULATIVE, assuming a future PC port similar in demand to other high-fidelity Sony exclusives. An NVMe SSD would be mandatory for a PC version.
• Laptop Performance Note: If ported to PC, laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, very high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **This would be an extremely demanding title on PC, requiring top-tier laptop hardware for high settings, especially with ray tracing.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be absolutely crucial.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling needed for demanding visuals and fast-paced action.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong CPU performance needed for the dense open world and fast traversal.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5) would be essential.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be critical.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: PS5 supports various graphics modes (Fidelity/Performance). A PC port would likely include DLSS, FSR, and XeSS.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows), Texture Quality, Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Crowd/Traffic Density, and Hair Quality would heavily impact performance on PC. The game utilizes extensive ray tracing on PS5.
• Game Name: Marvel's Spider-Man 2

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2 and 3 with Frame Generation) and NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution (DLSS 2 and 3 with Frame Generation).
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Environmental Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using FSR/DLSS is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.

• Upscaling Tech: PS5 supports various graphics modes (Fidelity/Performance). A PC port would likely include DLSS, FSR, and XeSS.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows), Texture Quality, Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Crowd/Traffic Density, and Hair Quality would heavily impact performance on PC. The game utilizes extensive ray tracing on PS5.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance in demanding titles like this.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be absolutely crucial.
• Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling needed for demanding visuals and fast-paced action.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong CPU performance needed for the dense open world and fast traversal.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5) would be essential.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be critical.