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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Call of Duty 2022: <i><b>Modern Warfare II</b></i></h2>
<h3 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Call of Duty: History and Sale in 2022</h3>
Over the span of two decades, the phrase 'Call of Duty' has become a household name. Starting in 2003, Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision.

The franchise has given rise to some of the most popular FPS titles, with Infinity Ward and Treyarch developing most of them. Sledgehammer Games and other studios have also contributed to developing some titles. Fans are greeted with a new Call of Duty game every year, with the above-mentioned studios rotating their role as the primary developer.

First-person shooter video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was created by Infinity Ward and released by Activision in 2022. It serves as the nineteenth entry in the overall Call of Duty franchise and is a follow-up to the 2019 reboot. For the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it was published on October 28, 2022.

The game takes place in a realistic, contemporary environment, just like its predecessor. The campaign centers on the pursuit of terrorist Hassan Zyani, who is in possession of American-made ballistic missiles, by multinational special operations unit Task Force 141 and Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros. Modern Warfare II continues to offer cross-platform multiplayer thanks to a new iteration of the IW engine.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II became the fastest-selling Call of Duty game of all time. The game grossed $800 million in its first three days and $1 billion in 10 days, surpassing the series' previous record holders, 2011's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and 2012's Black Ops II. It is the best-selling game of 2022 in the United States.
In the UK, Modern Warfare II became the best-selling game in its first week of release. In Japan, the PlayStation 4 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II sold 24,371 physical copies during its release week, making it the second best-selling game in the country for the week. The Sony PlayStation 5 version sold 17,710 physical copies in Japan in the same week, ranking sixth among video game sales across all formats.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II had the biggest opening quarter in franchise history, earning $1.85 billion. This is $694 million more than last year in the last quarter of 2021.
<h3 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Popular running Call of Duty titles</h3>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1983722 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-alejandro-valeria.jpg" alt="" width="1792" height="937" />

The 2019 title is a reboot of the Modern Warfare series and also the sixteenth main entry into the overall Call of Duty series. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Modern Warfare was released globally on October 25, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

The gameplay takes place in a modern-day and realistic setting. Although set in a distinct timeline from the other Modern Warfare games, several popular characters from the Modern Warfare subseries including Capt. John Price made their return.
<h3><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></h3>
On March 10, 2020, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, and Activision released a free-to-play battle royale extension of 2019's Modern Warfare known as Warzone. Since its release, Call of Duty: Warzone has established itself as one of the most prominent battle royale titles.

Despite being a part of Modern Warfare, the battle royale extension does not require the purchase of the campaign and multiplayer. Warzone is the second battle royale in the franchise's history, following the Blackout mode from 2018's Black Ops 4.

This battle royale features 150 players in a lobby, (200 in some limited-time modes) which is much more compared to the 100 players supported by other battle royale titles. Within the first month of its release, Warzone exceeded 50 million players and has kept gaining immense popularity ever since.
<h3><strong>Warzone 2.0</strong></h3>
Infinity Ward and Raven Software created the free-to-play battle royale video game Warzone 2.0. It is a follow-up to Call of Duty: Warzone from 2020. Despite being a component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in 2022, the game may be purchased independently. Modern Warfare II Season 1 material included its debut. The game supports cross-platform play and adds the DMZ extraction mode.
<h3><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War</strong></h3>
Black Ops Cold War is the newest iteration in the Call of Duty franchise. The game, jointly developed by Treyarch Studios and Raven Software, launched worldwide on November 13, 2020.

The gameplay takes place during the 80s when the Cold War was at its peak. In addition to bringing back the elements of the Black Ops subseries, popular characters from the subseries also make their return. Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Frank Woods come together to prevent a possible global war.

Black Ops Cold War is the seventeenth installment in the overall series and the sixth in the Black Ops series. In December 2020, the developers integrated Black Ops Cold War with Call of Duty Warzone.

Since its origination as a franchise, Call of Duty has earned more than $15 billion and has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, as of May 2019. This makes it the most successful video game franchise created in the United States, and the sixth highest-grossing video game franchise of all time.
<h2>Details</h2>
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<td><strong>First release</strong></td>
<td>Call of Duty was released on October 29, 2003</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Latest release</strong></td>
<td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II released on 17 September 2022

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 released in 14 November 2022</td>
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<td><strong>Main series and Spin-Offs</strong></td>
<td>Sequel to the 2019 Reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</td>
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<td><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td>Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Raven Software, Toys for Bob</td>
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<td><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td>First-person shooter Multiplayer Online Game</td>
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<td><span class="w8qArf"> </span><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows</span></td>
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<h2><strong>Upcoming Ventures</strong></h2>
Modern Warfare 3, the next big Call of Duty release, received its Season 5 update in August, but fresh official material has drawn a picture of what we might anticipate from the game's release in 2022. According to the leaks, it originally existed as an expansion for MW2 and would include a variety of multiplayer levels from the first, iconic game of the same name. A formal announcement ought to be made shortly, with August appearing to be the most likely month.

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Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II Call of Duty: History and Sale in 2022 Over the span of two decades, the phrase &#8216;Call of Duty&#8217; has become a household name. Starting in 2003, Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision. The franchise has given rise to some of the most popular FPS titles, with Infinity Ward and Treyarch developing most of them. Sledgehammer Games and other studios have also contributed to developing some titles. Fans are greeted with a new Call of Duty game every year, with the above-mentioned studios rotating their role as the primary developer. First-person shooter video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was created by Infinity Ward and released by Activision in 2022. It serves as the nineteenth entry in the overall Call of Duty franchise and is a follow-up to the 2019 reboot. For the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it was published on October 28, 2022. The game takes place in a realistic, contemporary environment, just like its predecessor. The campaign centers on the pursuit of terrorist Hassan Zyani, who is in possession of American-made ballistic missiles, by multinational special operations unit Task Force 141 and Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros. Modern Warfare II continues to offer cross-platform multiplayer thanks to a new iteration of the IW engine. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II became the fastest-selling Call of Duty game of all time. The game grossed $800 million in its first three days and $1 billion in 10 days, surpassing the series&#8217; previous record holders, 2011&#8217;s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and 2012&#8217;s Black Ops II. It is the best-selling game of 2022 in the United States. In the UK, Modern Warfare II became the best-selling game in its first week of release. In Japan, the PlayStation 4 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II sold 24,371 physical copies during its release week, making it the second best-selling game in the country for the week. The Sony PlayStation 5 version sold 17,710 physical copies in Japan in the same week, ranking sixth among video game sales across all formats. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II had the biggest opening quarter in franchise history, earning $1.85 billion. This is $694 million more than last year in the last quarter of 2021. Popular running Call of Duty titles The 2019 title is a reboot of the Modern Warfare series and also the sixteenth main entry into the overall Call of Duty series. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Modern Warfare was released globally on October 25, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The gameplay takes place in a modern-day and realistic setting. Although set in a distinct timeline from the other Modern Warfare games, several popular characters from the Modern Warfare subseries including Capt. John Price made their return. Call of Duty: Warzone On March 10, 2020, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, and Activision released a free-to-play battle royale extension of 2019&#8217;s Modern Warfare known as Warzone. Since its release, Call of Duty: Warzone has established itself as one of the most prominent battle royale titles. Despite being a part of Modern Warfare, the battle royale extension does not require the purchase of the campaign and multiplayer. Warzone is the second battle royale in the franchise&#8217;s history, following the Blackout mode from 2018&#8217;s Black Ops 4. This battle royale features 150 players in a lobby, (200 in some limited-time modes) which is much more compared to the 100 players supported by other battle royale titles. Within the first month of its release, Warzone exceeded 50 million players and has kept gaining immense popularity ever since. Warzone 2.0 Infinity Ward and Raven Software created the free-to-play battle royale video game Warzone 2.0. It is a follow-up to Call of Duty: Warzone from 2020. Despite being a component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in 2022, the game may be purchased independently. Modern Warfare II Season 1 material included its debut. The game supports cross-platform play and adds the DMZ extraction mode. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Black Ops Cold War is the newest iteration in the Call of Duty franchise. The game, jointly developed by Treyarch Studios and Raven Software, launched worldwide on November 13, 2020. The gameplay takes place during the 80s when the Cold War was at its peak. In addition to bringing back the elements of the Black Ops subseries, popular characters from the subseries also make their return. Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Frank Woods come together to prevent a possible global war. Black Ops Cold War is the seventeenth installment in the overall series and the sixth in the Black Ops series. In December 2020, the developers integrated Black Ops Cold War with Call of Duty Warzone. Since its origination as a franchise, Call of Duty has earned more than $15 billion and has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, as of May 2019. This makes it the most successful video game franchise created in the United States, and the sixth highest-grossing video game franchise of all time. Details  First release Call of Duty was released on October 29, 2003  Latest release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II released on 17 September 2022 Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 released in 14 November 2022  Main series and Spin-Offs Sequel to the 2019 Reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare  Developers Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Raven Software, Toys for Bob  Genre First-person shooter Multiplayer Online Game  Platforms  PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows  Upcoming Ventures Modern Warfare 3, the next big Call of Duty release, received its Season 5 update in August, but fresh official material has drawn a picture of what we might anticipate from the game&#8217;s release in 2022. According to the leaks, it originally existed as an expansion for MW2 and would include a variety of multiplayer levels from the first, iconic game of the same name. A formal announcement ought to be made shortly, with August appearing to be the most likely month. 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<h2>Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II, Warzone 2</h2>
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Over the last couple of years, Call of Duty franchise has made an inevitable impact across the globe with some of the most iconic installments. Originally launched in 2003, this first-person shooter series has been published by Activision.

Call of Duty is now back with another premium in the form of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-review-campaign-a-worthy-sequel-to-an-iconic-blockbuster/">Modern Warfare II</a>. <a href="https://www.activision.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Activision</a> left no stone unturned in making the latest offering their most trending and talked-about title of 2022. The game did end up gaining huge momentum as well, thanks to all the creative and amazing promotional tactics by the makers, leading up to the ultimate reveal.

<a href="https://www.infinityward.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Infinity Ward</a> returned as the developer on this game after 2019's first part which was a reboot of the studio's original Modern Warfare sub-series from 2007 to 2011.
<h2>Story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The main campaign features the British special forces unit called Task Force 141. It's shown to be working with the Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros and they both attempt to track down Iranian Quds Force major and terrorist Hassan Zyani. The game's main playable characters are John "Soap" MacTavish and Kyle "Gaz" Garrick of Task Force 141.

Additionally, the story also introduces new characters like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-who-is-valeria-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-infinity-ward/">Valeria Garza</a>, an anti-hero for the plot who poses as, El Sin Nombre, the boss of a drug cartel.
<h2>Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
Modern Warfare II brings a new approach to the gameplay as there are different changes and design improvements in the 2022 entry. Advanced AI systems in the campaign and co-op modes, water physics, swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system are among the fresh additions.

Guns, weapons, vehicle maneuvering, and sound effects are on point when trying out different options in situations that demand a different tactical approach. And yes, the addition of backpack and crafting techniques are also worth mentioning. These new changes are also featured in the DMZ mode.
<h2>Important game settings and setup for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
This title takes place in both real and fictional locations across the globe. These include the fictional Mexican city of Las Almas, Amsterdam, Mexico–United States border, Gulf of Mexico, Chicago, Urzikstan, and the new United Republic of Adal (URA). The latter's capital, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-warzone-2-al-mazrah-everything-to-know-about-the-humongous-new-map-in-call-of-duty-series-before-getting-started-with-the-game/">Al Mazrah</a>, serves up as the new map in the Campaign and in the Multiplayer as well as the Battle Royale modes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-warzone-2-best-tips-to-survive-dmz-and-emerge-as-a-champion/">Warzone 2</a>.
<h2>All details about the battle royale</h2>
Call of Duty: Warzone 2 also released alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It is a sequel to 2020's Call of Duty: Warzone. This game is a part of 2022's Modern Warfare II but does not require purchase of the same since it's a free-to-play video game. The battle royale was introduced during the Season 1 of Modern Warfare II content. While being a cross-platform game, it also features a brand new extraction mode called <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-call-of-duty-warzone-2-everything-to-know-about-dmz-and-its-objectives-in-the-battle-royale-game/">DMZ</a>.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1350571 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/call-of-duty-warzone-2-picture-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2>2022 Updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The game launched initially with an Early Access for the Campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on October 20, 2022. The video game officially released on October 28, 2022, introducing the Multiplayer content to the players. After that, the developing team of Infinity Ward rolled out the Warzone 2 battle royale on November 16, 2022. The title came out with a major Season 1 update featuring a completely new <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-warzone-2-and-modern-warfare-ii-battle-pass-how-does-the-non-linear-system-in-2022s-call-of-duty-works-new-tier-skips-and-exciting-rewards-revealed/">Battle Pass</a> system. The latter is also applicable for Modern Warfare II.
<h2>Some tips and tricks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
The video game comes with modes like Multiplayer and Warzone 2 battle royale. Players get to experience new movement mechanics. Moreover, in order to be successful, they need to use all the best possible weapons and features in the online matches.

For example, additions like the Proximity Chat option in Warzone 2, the extension of Modern Warfare II, can be vital during the battle royale matches. Aquatic combats are also crucial to consider in the 2022 premium offering from Activision. Both in Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2, utilizing the water movement system is important for the hardcore players.
<h2>Pricing and Availability</h2>
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available for $69.99 for the Standard Edition. On the other hand, the Vault Edition is available for $99.99. When it comes to the part of availability, the game is playable on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It is also available for the PC players through digital store <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938090/Call_of_Duty_Modern_Warfare_II/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steam</a> and Activision's own <a href="https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Battle.net</a> launcher.

Its extension in Warzone 2 is free-to-play and doesn't require the purchase of the Modern Warfare II installment.
<h2><strong>Details</strong></h2>
<table width="643">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>First Release</strong></td>
<td width="520">Call of Duty launched on October 29, 2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Latest Release</strong></td>
<td width="520">Modern Warfare II (October 28, 2022)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Spin-Offs</strong></td>
<td width="520">Console titles, Handheld titles, Mobile titles, PC titles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Developers</strong></td>
<td width="520">Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="123"><strong>Genre</strong></td>
<td width="520">First-Person Shooter</td>
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<td width="123"><strong>Platforms</strong></td>
<td width="520">PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One</td>
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</tbody>
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty 2022: Modern Warfare II, Warzone 2 Over the last couple of years, Call of Duty franchise has made an inevitable impact across the globe with some of the most iconic installments. Originally launched in 2003, this first-person shooter series has been published by Activision. Call of Duty is now back with another premium in the form of Modern Warfare II. Activision left no stone unturned in making the latest offering their most trending and talked-about title of 2022. The game did end up gaining huge momentum as well, thanks to all the creative and amazing promotional tactics by the makers, leading up to the ultimate reveal. Infinity Ward returned as the developer on this game after 2019&#8217;s first part which was a reboot of the studio&#8217;s original Modern Warfare sub-series from 2007 to 2011. Story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The main campaign features the British special forces unit called Task Force 141. It&#8217;s shown to be working with the Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros and they both attempt to track down Iranian Quds Force major and terrorist Hassan Zyani. The game&#8217;s main playable characters are John &#8220;Soap&#8221; MacTavish and Kyle &#8220;Gaz&#8221; Garrick of Task Force 141. Additionally, the story also introduces new characters like Valeria Garza, an anti-hero for the plot who poses as, El Sin Nombre, the boss of a drug cartel. Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Modern Warfare II brings a new approach to the gameplay as there are different changes and design improvements in the 2022 entry. Advanced AI systems in the campaign and co-op modes, water physics, swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system are among the fresh additions. Guns, weapons, vehicle maneuvering, and sound effects are on point when trying out different options in situations that demand a different tactical approach. And yes, the addition of backpack and crafting techniques are also worth mentioning. These new changes are also featured in the DMZ mode. Important game settings and setup for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II This title takes place in both real and fictional locations across the globe. These include the fictional Mexican city of Las Almas, Amsterdam, Mexico–United States border, Gulf of Mexico, Chicago, Urzikstan, and the new United Republic of Adal (URA). The latter&#8217;s capital, Al Mazrah, serves up as the new map in the Campaign and in the Multiplayer as well as the Battle Royale modes of Warzone 2. All details about the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone 2 also released alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It is a sequel to 2020&#8217;s Call of Duty: Warzone. This game is a part of 2022&#8217;s Modern Warfare II but does not require purchase of the same since it&#8217;s a free-to-play video game. The battle royale was introduced during the Season 1 of Modern Warfare II content. While being a cross-platform game, it also features a brand new extraction mode called DMZ. 2022 Updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The game launched initially with an Early Access for the Campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on October 20, 2022. The video game officially released on October 28, 2022, introducing the Multiplayer content to the players. After that, the developing team of Infinity Ward rolled out the Warzone 2 battle royale on November 16, 2022. The title came out with a major Season 1 update featuring a completely new Battle Pass system. The latter is also applicable for Modern Warfare II. Some tips and tricks for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The video game comes with modes like Multiplayer and Warzone 2 battle royale. Players get to experience new movement mechanics. Moreover, in order to be successful, they need to use all the best possible weapons and features in the online matches. For example, additions like the Proximity Chat option in Warzone 2, the extension of Modern Warfare II, can be vital during the battle royale matches. Aquatic combats are also crucial to consider in the 2022 premium offering from Activision. Both in Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2, utilizing the water movement system is important for the hardcore players. Pricing and Availability Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available for $69.99 for the Standard Edition. On the other hand, the Vault Edition is available for $99.99. When it comes to the part of availability, the game is playable on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It is also available for the PC players through digital store Steam and Activision&#8217;s own Battle.net launcher. Its extension in Warzone 2 is free-to-play and doesn&#8217;t require the purchase of the Modern Warfare II installment. Details  First Release Call of Duty launched on October 29, 2003  Latest Release Modern Warfare II (October 28, 2022)  Spin-Offs Console titles, Handheld titles, Mobile titles, PC titles  Developers Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software  Genre First-Person Shooter  Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games is just around the corner. The much-awaited sequel to 2018's celebrated title Marvel's Spider-Man is set to take Sony's virtual spider verse to a whole new level. The Insomniac Games' developed giant is tipped to be the biggest superhero game ever made, which is saying something.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Being considered a strong contender for the Game of the Year, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has a lot of new innovations that the fans cannot wait to experience on their PlayStation next-gen console. The constant reveals have also hinted at a completely unpredictable narrative for all web heads out there. Let's take a look at everything there is to know.</span>
<h2><strong>When does Spider-Man 2 come out?</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The PlayStation exclusive will arrive on the PS5 on October 20, 2023. For those who have pre-ordered, preloads will start a week before the release.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The cost of the game's basic edition is $69.99. While the digital deluxe edition will cost $79.99. For this, players will get a digitally enhanced version of Spider-Man 2 that includes two extra in-game skill points, two additional photo mode items, and five additional, distinctive costumes for Miles and Peter Parker. For $229.99, Sony's online site also <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-spider-man-pre-orders-go-live-and-heres-everything-to-know-about-all-its-editions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">offers a unique collector's edition</a> with a 19-inch statue of both wall crawlers battling Venom.</span>
<h2><strong>Story and Characters</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The story picks up almost a year after the events of 2020's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. New York will have 2 web slingers to overcome the hurdles of chaos and save the city, together! </span>

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After the heroics of the first game and the subsequent Miles Morales expansion, Peter and Miles have a new chapter to their stories. With Peter reunited with his childhood best friend Harry Orsborn, it seems there is a new twist in the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man's story.

The map will be twice as big with Queens and Brooklyn added to the map, along with Coney Island. So there will be a lot more exploring and web-swinging for players.
<h3><strong>Protagonists</strong></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As revealed by devs and widely promoted as one of the biggest selling points of the game, Peter Parker and Miles Morales both will be playable protagonists. Both these characters will also make progress in their respective worlds as the story of the new installment unfolds. And for the first time, players will be able to cross paths with the other Spider-Man while playing as, well, Spider-Man.</span>
<h3><strong>Antagonists </strong></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">While NYC will have 2 Spideys, it still won't be easy. The game will include the following villains:</span>

<strong>Venom: </strong>The infamous villain turned antihero will play a pivotal role in the game. The symbiote story was set up in Spider-Man (2018).

<strong>Lizard: </strong>Dr. Curt Connors will have made his transformation to the Lizard and will lose control. And as seen in the reveals, it will be up to Peter to help Connors.

<strong>Kraven:</strong> Kraven the hunter will make his way to New York for his biggest hunt yet! And while he's there to hunt Spider-Man, he will also be hunting the lizard as revealed in gameplay trailers.

<strong>Grizzly:</strong> Previously revealed in a story trailer, Grizzly will feature for the first time as well.

[caption id="attachment_1949969" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1949969 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Venom-Spider-Man-2-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" /> Source: Sony PlayStation[/caption]

<strong>Mr Negative: </strong>Martin Li will also return to the game. While the extent of his role in the game is not known, one thing is for sure. Miles will get a chance to get closure for his father's death.

While these are the villains confirmed so far, there are more who will appear. They may not be pivotal to the main story but will be involved.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Wraith</strong>: Yuri, Peter's police buddy from the first game, will return. In the Spider-Man DLC: The City That Never Sleeps, we see Yuri's story take a dark turn when going up against Hammerhead. She will return as a villain, having decided to leave her police badge behind and take matters into her own hands.</li>
 	<li><strong>Mysterio:</strong> The master of illusions was also teased in a recent reveal. However, it remains unknown how he fits into the story.</li>
</ul>
Some more villains are rumored to return:
<ul>
 	<li>Tombstone</li>
 	<li>Prowler</li>
 	<li>Task Master</li>
 	<li>Black Cat (Although, she's not exactly a villain)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Will Marvel's Spider-Man 2 come to other console platforms? </strong></h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Sony's upcoming Spider-Man installment is set to be released only as a PlayStation exclusive. Although there is a strong possibility of a PC release in the near future, the game won't be available on any other platform besides PlayStation 5 in the early months of its launch. </span>

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games is just around the corner. The much-awaited sequel to 2018&#8217;s celebrated title Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man is set to take Sony&#8217;s virtual spider verse to a whole new level. The Insomniac Games&#8217; developed giant is tipped to be the biggest superhero game ever made, which is saying something. Being considered a strong contender for the Game of the Year, Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 has a lot of new innovations that the fans cannot wait to experience on their PlayStation next-gen console. The constant reveals have also hinted at a completely unpredictable narrative for all web heads out there. Let&#8217;s take a look at everything there is to know. When does Spider-Man 2 come out? The PlayStation exclusive will arrive on the PS5 on October 20, 2023. For those who have pre-ordered, preloads will start a week before the release. The cost of the game&#8217;s basic edition is $69.99. While the digital deluxe edition will cost $79.99. For this, players will get a digitally enhanced version of Spider-Man 2 that includes two extra in-game skill points, two additional photo mode items, and five additional, distinctive costumes for Miles and Peter Parker. For $229.99, Sony&#8217;s online site also offers a unique collector&#8217;s edition with a 19-inch statue of both wall crawlers battling Venom. Story and Characters The story picks up almost a year after the events of 2020&#8217;s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. New York will have 2 web slingers to overcome the hurdles of chaos and save the city, together!  After the heroics of the first game and the subsequent Miles Morales expansion, Peter and Miles have a new chapter to their stories. With Peter reunited with his childhood best friend Harry Orsborn, it seems there is a new twist in the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man&#8217;s story. The map will be twice as big with Queens and Brooklyn added to the map, along with Coney Island. So there will be a lot more exploring and web-swinging for players. Protagonists As revealed by devs and widely promoted as one of the biggest selling points of the game, Peter Parker and Miles Morales both will be playable protagonists. Both these characters will also make progress in their respective worlds as the story of the new installment unfolds. And for the first time, players will be able to cross paths with the other Spider-Man while playing as, well, Spider-Man. Antagonists  While NYC will have 2 Spideys, it still won&#8217;t be easy. The game will include the following villains: Venom: The infamous villain turned antihero will play a pivotal role in the game. The symbiote story was set up in Spider-Man (2018). Lizard: Dr. Curt Connors will have made his transformation to the Lizard and will lose control. And as seen in the reveals, it will be up to Peter to help Connors. Kraven: Kraven the hunter will make his way to New York for his biggest hunt yet! And while he&#8217;s there to hunt Spider-Man, he will also be hunting the lizard as revealed in gameplay trailers. Grizzly: Previously revealed in a story trailer, Grizzly will feature for the first time as well. Source: Sony PlayStation Mr Negative: Martin Li will also return to the game. While the extent of his role in the game is not known, one thing is for sure. Miles will get a chance to get closure for his father&#8217;s death. While these are the villains confirmed so far, there are more who will appear. They may not be pivotal to the main story but will be involved. Wraith: Yuri, Peter&#8217;s police buddy from the first game, will return. In the Spider-Man DLC: The City That Never Sleeps, we see Yuri&#8217;s story take a dark turn when going up against Hammerhead. She will return as a villain, having decided to leave her police badge behind and take matters into her own hands. Mysterio: The master of illusions was also teased in a recent reveal. However, it remains unknown how he fits into the story. Some more villains are rumored to return: Tombstone Prowler Task Master Black Cat (Although, she&#8217;s not exactly a villain) Will Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2 come to other console platforms?  Sony&#8217;s upcoming Spider-Man installment is set to be released only as a PlayStation exclusive. Although there is a strong possibility of a PC release in the near future, the game won&#8217;t be available on any other platform besides PlayStation 5 in the early months of its launch. 

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