to capitalize on the success ofMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’s PC release, Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software wasted no time in announcing the spin-off’s PC debut.Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis confirmed to come to the PC sometime this fall 2022. PC fans of the web-swinging wonder will soon have another great game to add to their libraries.
Though it may look like the game is being released as an afterthought in time for the Christmas rush, a lot of factors seem to align forMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales’s fall release. Not only does the game come hot on the heels of its predecessor’s introduction to the PC, but it also fills a gap in Spider-Man-related releases.Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesisn’t just a good Spider-Man game; it is also one of the best games to play during the holiday season.
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Scratching That Marvel’s Spider-Man Itch
The first and most obvious advantage of releasing the game by fall 2022 is that the first game will still be fresh in players' minds.Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredis a very good PC portof a PlayStation game. The graphics, framerate, and customization options are what PC players were expecting, and that doesn’t even cover the array of accessibility options that PlayStation titles are becoming known for. As a game,Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredkeeps the magic of the original PlayStation 4 game intact by letting players juggle the life of Peter Parker with that of Spider-Man.
Those who had a blast with the first game will most likely want more Spider-Man goodness in their lives, and this is whereMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralescomes in. The spin-off game retains the fun of the original while putting an interesting twist on the formula.Players are controlling Miles this time around, and he does things differently than Peter. Miles' coming-of-age story coupled with his background makes the game feel different as well as familiar at the same time.
Filling The Gap Left By The Movies
Speaking of Miles,Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' fall release would have supplemented the initial theatrical release ofSpider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. The much-awaited sequel to 2018’sSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Versewas supposed to come out in 2022 but has since been moved to June 2023. Capitalizing on the success of the first movie,Across the Spider-Versewill follow Miles Morales’s adventuresacross multiple, Spider-Man-related dimensions.
WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales’s narrative hasn’t quite reached the level of interdimensional travel, it nevertheless tells a very personal tale of someone who is learning to be Spider-Man. In this manner, the game’s story isquite similar to that ofSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. The big difference here is that instead of multiple dimensions,Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis set in the backdrop of New York City during the holiday season.
The Release Window Matches The Events of The Game
And this is where the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, with the events ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralestranspiring during Christmas time. After spending more than a year under the tutelage of Peter Parker, Miles Morales is left to look over New York City while his mentor goes on a business trip to Symkaria. Thankfully,Miles and his best friend Gankeare on Christmas vacation, which leaves them to come up with new ways for Miles to hone his superheroing skills.
Aside from the snow that covers the city, players can see how Miles and his family celebrate Christmas. BothMiles' Puerto Rican and American heritage are on full display hereas they partake in different traditions while retaining the same sense of family and camaraderie that Christmas is all about. There is also something special about consuming media during their specific seasons; with Christmas being one of these times. SinceMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesreleases on PC around the same time as the events of the game, players might be more inclined to play it. The seasonal release will also make it easier for them to make connections between the game and the holidays.
Video game release dates don’t always have a rhyme or reason to them, butMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' PC release just seems right. Just as the original game was released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in November 2020, the PC release seeks to capitalize on the holiday season and the lull in Spider-Man-related media. It doesn’t have to be Christmas to be a Spider-Man fan, but this game, in particular, is one best played during the yuletide season.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis available for PS4 and PS5, and releases on PC fall 2022.
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