Marvel's Spider-Man 2 vs Watch Dogs: Legion

• 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.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Watch Dogs: Legion Online (Co-op Missions, Tactical Ops, PvP Modes, Free Roam)
• Setting: Near-Future Dystopian London, UK
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna
• Unique Feature: 'Play As Anyone' System (Recruit any NPC), Detailed London Recreation, Diverse Operative Skills & Gadgets, Hacking Integrated into all Gameplay Pillars.

• 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

• DedSec Operatives (Player Controlled): The core gameplay revolves around switching between recruited DedSec operatives. While not AI companions in the traditional sense, the player effectively has a team. In online co-op, other players' operatives act as companions.
  Human (Various)
• Spider-Bot (Infiltrator/Combat): A deployable gadget that can be remotely controlled to infiltrate areas, perform stealth takedowns, hack terminals, and (if upgraded to combat variant) engage enemies. Essential for reconnaissance and accessing small vents.
  Robot (Small Drone)
• Drones (CT-Drone, Cargo Drone, News Drone, Riot Drone - Hackable/Summonable): Various drones populate London. DedSec can hack them to use for surveillance, distraction, or combat (e.g., turning an Albion CT-Drone against its owners). Certain operatives (like Construction Worker) can summon specific drones (Cargo Drone for riding/transport).
  Robot (Aerial Drone)
• Bagley (AI): Serves as DedSec's mission handler and tech support, providing intel, sarcastic commentary, and coordinating operations. Not a physical companion but a constant presence via comms.
  Artificial Intelligence

• 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.

• Tech Points: Found throughout London in restricted areas, on rooftops, or as mission rewards. Used to upgrade DedSec's universal tech gadgets (e.g., Spider-Bot abilities, AR Cloak duration) and hacking skills.
• Audio Logs & Text Files (Data): Found on computers, phones, and data pads across the city. Provide lore about the world, characters, factions (Albion, Clan Kelley, DedSec, Zero-Day), and insight into the dystopian state of London.
• Masks: Hidden in distinctive parcel boxes throughout London, often requiring parkour or puzzle-solving to reach. Unlocks cosmetic masks for operatives to wear.
• ETO Caches (In-game Currency): Small stashes of ETO (the in-game currency) hidden in various locations, often in safes or less accessible areas.
• Relics (Drink, Darts, Paste-Up locations for Borough Uprising): Activities required to complete borough uprisings, such as playing darts in a pub, drinking at a specific bar, or putting up DedSec propaganda posters. Not traditional collectibles but contribute to area liberation.

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

• Dystopian Future
• Surveillance State
• Resistance & Rebellion
• Hacking & Cyber Warfare
• Artificial Intelligence
• Authoritarianism
• Social Commentary
• Individuality vs. Conformity
• The Power of the People
• Near-Future London

• 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.

• Lethal Firearms (Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, LMGs, Grenade Launchers): Conventional Ballistic & Explosive
  A wide variety of standard firearms. Each operative class or specific recruit might have a preference or unique access to certain types (e.g., Spies get silenced pistols, Hitmen get Desert Eagles). Some weapons are DedSec issue, others are Albion or Clan Kelley specific.
• Non-Lethal Weapons (Shock Weapons): Stun/Disruptive
  Weapons designed to incapacitate rather than kill, such as shock pistols, shock shotguns, and shock SMGs. Useful for players wanting a less lethal playthrough or for recruiting operatives who might be injured by lethal force.
• DedSec Unique Weapons (e.g., LTL 68P DedSec SMG, DedSec Grenade Launcher): Faction Specific
  Special DedSec-themed versions of weapons, often with non-lethal variants or unique properties, unlocked through tech upgrades or as operative perks.
• Melee Weapons (Batons, Wrenches, Fists): Close Quarters Combat
  Operatives can engage in melee combat. Some operatives are more proficient or have unique melee weapons/takedowns (e.g., Bare Knuckle Fighter, Construction Worker with Sledgehammer/Wrench).
• Gadgets (Spider-Bot, AR Cloak, Electro-Fist, Missile Drone, etc.): Tactical/Hacking/Utility
  A wide array of deployable gadgets unlocked via Tech Points. These include various types of Spider-Bots (Infiltrator, Combat), an augmented reality cloak for temporary invisibility, shock traps, electro-fist for powerful melee, and more. Operatives can equip two gadgets.
• Operative-Specific Weapons/Abilities (e.g., Spy Watch, Nail Gun, Berserker's Shockwave): Unique Character Perk
  Many operative archetypes come with unique inherent weapons or special abilities that cannot be unequipped or changed (e.g., Spy's silenced pistol & car, Construction Worker's nail gun, Anarchist's smoke grenade).

• 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.

• Operative Traits (e.g., 'Tough Drunk', 'Physically Fit'): Individual operatives may possess traits that grant them inherent damage resistance or increased health (e.g., 'Tough Drunk' takes less damage while intoxicated, 'Physically Fit' might have more health). This is not traditional armor but contributes to survivability.
• Gadgets (e.g., Riot Shield Drone - Hypothetical/Similar to existing tech): While no direct wearable armor is equipped, certain gadgets or operative abilities might provide temporary defensive bonuses or shields (e.g., a construction worker's cargo drone could be used as cover, or a specialized drone might project a temporary shield).
• Clothing (Cosmetic): Clothing choices are primarily cosmetic and do not offer direct armor or damage reduction values. Operatives might appear more 'armored' based on their profession (e.g., an Albion soldier recruit), but this is visual.

• 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.

• Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Headwear, Eyewear, Masks, Gloves, Footwear: Extensive clothing customization for each operative. Players can purchase a wide variety of items from numerous clothing shops scattered around London, reflecting diverse London street styles, subcultures, and professional attire. Items include jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, trousers, skirts, shoes, hats, glasses, etc. Masks are a key cosmetic, with many unique designs to find or buy.
• Full Outfits: Some pre-set outfits are available, often tied to specific operative archetypes (e.g., Albion uniform for an Albion recruit, construction gear for a worker) or purchasable as cosmetic sets.
• Weapon Skins & Vehicle Skins: Players can apply various skins and paint jobs to their DedSec weapons and owned vehicles for further personalization. Unlocked through progression, challenges, or store purchases.

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.

Features a detailed and faithful recreation of central London, divided into several iconic boroughs like City of Westminster, Camden, Islington & Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and City of London. Each borough has its distinct architecture, landmarks (e.g., Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus), and atmosphere. The map is dense with activities, collectibles, and opportunities for emergent gameplay.

• 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.

• Cars (Compact, Saloon, Sports, Super, Off-Road, Utility, Emergency, Taxi, Bus): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast array of vehicles reflecting London's traffic. Includes iconic British cars (Minis, black cabs, double-decker buses), sports cars, everyday vehicles, and specialized service/emergency vehicles. All are hackable (distract, steer, explode) and drivable. Some operatives have personal unique vehicles.
• Motorcycles & Scooters: Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various motorcycles and scooters for agile urban traversal. Also hackable and drivable.
• Drones (Cargo, CT-Drones, News Drones, Riot Drones, Parcel Drones): Aerial Vehicle (Unmanned)
  Numerous types of drones populate London's skies. Cargo drones can be hijacked and ridden for aerial access. CT-Drones (Albion) and Riot Drones are often hostile but can be hacked or disabled. News and Parcel drones serve civilian functions but can be interacted with.
• Boats (Speedboats, Patrol Boats, Workboats): Watercraft
  Various boats for navigating the River Thames and other waterways. Can be hijacked and driven.
• Unique Operative Vehicles (e.g., Spy Car, Getaway Car): Personalized Land Vehicle
  Certain operative archetypes (like Spy or Getaway Driver) come with their own unique, often modified or weaponized, personal vehicle that they can summon.
• London Underground (Fast Travel): Mass Transit System
  Tube stations across London serve as fast travel points once discovered, allowing players to quickly move between different boroughs.

• 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.

• Playable Operatives (Various): Protagonist (Player-Recruited DedSec Members)
  Any NPC in London can potentially be recruited. Each comes with a unique name, appearance, voice, backstory, daily schedule, and a set of perks/abilities (e.g., faster hacking, specific weapon proficiency, unique vehicle access, combat bonuses, negative traits like 'Doomed' or 'Low Mobility').
• Sabine Brandt: DedSec Leader / Key Ally
  One of the last original DedSec London members after the Zero-Day attacks. She guides the player in rebuilding the resistance and serves as a primary mission handler.
• Bagley: DedSec AI Companion / Mission Handler
  A sarcastic and witty AI that assists DedSec with hacking, intel, and mission coordination. Provides much of the game's humor and exposition.
• Nigel Cass: Main Antagonist / CEO of Albion
  The ruthless CEO of Albion, the private military corporation that has taken over London's security. He is a primary antagonist, seeking total control through technological dominance.
• Mary Kelley: Main Antagonist / Leader of Clan Kelley
  The sadistic leader of Clan Kelley, an organized crime syndicate involved in human trafficking, organ harvesting, and dark web activities. A major antagonist.
• Zero-Day: Main Antagonist (Mysterious Entity)
  The enigmatic individual or group responsible for the bombings that framed DedSec. Uncovering their identity and motives is a central plotline.
• Aiden Pearce (DLC Playable Character): Returning Protagonist (Watch Dogs 1)
  The protagonist of the first Watch Dogs game, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
• Wrench (DLC Playable Character): Returning Character (Watch Dogs 2)
  A popular anarchist hacker from Watch Dogs 2, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
• Darcy Clarkson (DLC Playable Character): Crossover Character (Assassin's Creed)
  A modern-day member of the Assassin Brotherhood, added as a free post-launch operative, bringing Assassin skills and gadgets to DedSec.
• Mina Sidhu (DLC Playable Character): Unique Operative
  A former test subject who gained mind-control abilities (Omini Project). Added as part of the Season Pass.

• 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.

• Main Story Campaign (Rebuilding DedSec & Uncovering Zero-Day)
  A series of narrative missions focused on rebuilding DedSec London after the Zero-Day bombings, recruiting new members, destabilizing the control of Albion and Clan Kelley over the city, and ultimately investigating and confronting the mysterious Zero-Day entity.
• Borough Uprising Missions
  Each of London's boroughs is under oppressive control. Completing a series of specific destabilization activities within a borough (e.g., rescuing prisoners, destroying propaganda, sabotaging Albion equipment) culminates in a unique liberation mission. Completing this frees the borough and unlocks a skilled operative with unique abilities related to that borough.
• Operative Recruitment Missions
  After profiling an NPC and marking them as a potential recruit, players often need to complete a short mission tailored to that NPC's problems or needs to convince them to join DedSec (e.g., clearing their debt, finding a lost item, exposing a corrupt employer).
• Side Missions & Activities
  Various optional tasks and activities found throughout London, such as parcel delivery missions (Parcel Fox), bare-knuckle fighting leagues, kick-up (football juggling) challenges, and disrupting specific Albion or Clan Kelley operations not tied to borough uprisings.
• Online Co-op Missions (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
  Narrative-driven cooperative missions designed for 2-4 players, often involving multi-stage objectives, teamwork, and unique challenges separate from the single-player campaign.
• Tactical Ops (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
  Challenging, end-game 4-player cooperative missions requiring high levels of coordination, communication, and skilled use of operative abilities and gadgets to overcome difficult scenarios with multiple complex objectives.
• Bloodline Story Expansion (DLC)
  A separate story campaign set before the events of the main game, starring Aiden Pearce and Wrench as they undertake a new mission in London. Features its own narrative, missions, and progression.

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).

Available in Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (Bloodline story expansion, 4 unique heroes including Aiden Pearce and Wrench, extra DedSec missions, car skin). Ultimate Edition included Gold content plus the Ultimate Pack (3 additional characters, masks, and 4 weeks VIP status for in-game currency boost). Collector's Edition included physical items like a DedSec Coronet Mask replica, SteelBook, posters, and all Ultimate Edition digital 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.

Major post-launch content included the 'Bloodline' story expansion (starring Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 and Wrench from Watch Dogs 2), new playable hero characters (Mina Sidhu with mind control, Darcy Clarkson from Assassin's Creed), new online modes (Tactical Ops, Spiderbot Arena, Invasion PvP), free roam activities for online, and various cosmetic packs and operative unlocks. Ongoing support with seasonal events and smaller updates.

• 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.

• Q: What does 'Play As Anyone' mean in Watch Dogs: Legion?
  A: It means that nearly every non-player character (NPC) you see in the game's open world of London can be profiled, recruited, and become a fully playable member of your DedSec resistance. Each character has their own unique combination of skills, traits, weapons, and even daily schedules.
• Q: Is there a main protagonist, or do you only play as recruited operatives?
  A: There isn't a single, fixed main protagonist in the traditional sense for the base game. You build your team from the citizens of London. However, the 'Bloodline' DLC features Aiden Pearce (from Watch Dogs 1) and Wrench (from Watch Dogs 2) as central playable protagonists for that specific story.
• Q: Can my operatives permanently die?
  A: The game offers a 'Permadeath' option. If enabled, when an operative is critically injured (e.g., 'killed' in combat), they are permanently lost from your team. If disabled (default), operatives are instead arrested or hospitalized for a period, becoming temporarily unavailable.
• Q: How does hacking work in Watch Dogs: Legion?
  A: Hacking is a core mechanic. Players can hack a wide variety of objects and systems: security cameras, drones, vehicles (distract, steer, weaponize), turrets, people's phones (distract, attract), environmental traps (explode junction boxes, raise bollards), and more. Advanced hacks are unlocked via Tech Point upgrades.
• Q: Is Watch Dogs: Legion Online still active?
  A: Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Online is active, allowing players to team up for co-op missions, Tactical Ops, engage in PvP modes like Spiderbot Arena, or explore London in free roam with friends. Content updates have slowed, but servers remain online.

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).

Powered by an updated version of the Disrupt engine, the game offers a detailed and vibrant recreation of London. It features impressive reflections (especially with ray tracing), realistic weather effects, dense crowds and traffic, and detailed character models. Ray-traced reflections are a key visual feature on supported hardware, significantly enhancing the look of London's glass and rain-slicked streets.

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.

Original score composed by Stephen Barton and additional music by various artists, blending electronic, grime, and orchestral elements to reflect near-future London's atmosphere. Features in-game radio stations with a diverse selection of licensed tracks across multiple genres. Sound design emphasizes a technologically advanced city with drone hums, AR sounds, and distinct weapon/hacking effects.

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.

Features a futuristic, AR-overlay style HUD displaying a mini-map, objective markers, hackable objects, and operative-specific abilities. The phone interface is used for mission selection, team management, map, and accessing DedSec tech. The 'Deep Profiler' allows players to scan any NPC to learn their schedule, connections, and potential recruitment viability.

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.

Offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, aim assist customization, subtitle options (size, background, speaker names, captions for important sounds), colorblind modes, options to change hold QTEs to toggles, adjustable text size, HUD scaling, and audio/visual cues for various gameplay elements.

• 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

• Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city areas), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Watch Dogs: Legion is a demanding title, especially with ray tracing enabled. High-end laptop hardware is necessary for higher settings and resolutions.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• 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: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• 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 NVIDIA DLSS (version 2.0+).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
• Game Name: Watch Dogs: Legion

• 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.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (version 2.0+).
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.

• 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.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• 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.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.