The PS4 brought multiple gamers to its console with many attractive exclusives. Marvel's Spider-Man was among these exclusives, and was a outstandingly popular game even though it wasn't on Xbox or PC. It'd be unfair to say that Marvel's Spider-Man didn't release with a few flaws, but even with them the game sold an amazing number of copies. From the success of Marvel's Spider-Man, it is clear that a sequel to the game would also be a huge success. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is definitely going to be one of 2020's biggest video games, even as a PS5 exclusive.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming out at a great time, as well. Being one of the most anticipated titles of the next-gen console, Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be taking full advantage of the PS5's upgraded graphics and lightning-fast loading times. Many gamers are also excited to play as a significant side-character instead of Peter Parker. This makes for a different experience for gamers and will most likely result in an increase in sales from fans. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse also increased Miles Morales' popularity, and will help the game's exposure.
Sony and Insomniac Games, the studio behind Spider-Man: Miles Morales, have released an announcement trailer along with a couple screenshots, and are slowly building up hype for the game's release. The game will feature Miles Morales' entire character arc, with his story from start to finish. Many gamers are excited to see what Insomniac will present about Miles Morales' backstory and his action-packed battles or abilities. Some also want to see what's different from Peter Parker's story, and how that will affect gameplay when playing as Miles Morales instead of the original Spider-Man.
Why Spider-Man Miles Morales Is A Guaranteed Success
One confirmed feature is Miles Morales' additional powers, including invisibility and his electric Venom Blast. These can play a big role in how combat will work, and it is exciting to see how the invisibility and Venom Blast function in-game. Miles Morales' background may also play a role in the storyline and plot. Miles has people he can trust, such as his family, something that Peter Parker never had after his Uncle Ben's death. This means players may see more ing characters and sidekicks in the Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and may be introduced to brand-new characters from the Spider-Man franchise.
There are many different reasons why Spider-Man: Miles Morales has the potential to be one of 2020's biggest games, but the main reason is the franchise. Other next-gen games, although having lots of interest, don't have the pre-existing fanbase that the Spider-Man franchise has. Certain series like Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin's Creed Valhalla also have this fanbase, but would have to pull off something huge if they're going to compete with Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This is because non-gamers, such as new comic or Marvel movie fans, may come to PS5 to play this exclusive.
Not only this, but Spider-Man video games have been around for decades. The first game was a 1982 video game called Spider-Man released for the Atari 2600. This means some people may have been playing Spider-Man video games for almost 40 years now. Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be exposed to a wide audience, possibly with different generations experiencing the game. Generations from the first days of gaming might be interested in it, along with gamers of the current generation that want to experience the PS5's improved graphics.
Being a game under Sony's ownership, there is no doubt that Spider-Man: Miles Morales will greatly outsell its competition on PS5. Gamers will be looking for a new game to go along with their brand-new next-gen console. Sony will absolutely be promoting Spider-Man: Miles Morales as a combo purchase with the PS5. This will undoubtedly increase the amount of players Spider-Man: Miles Morales gets. This is a great deal for players because of Spider-Man: Miles Morales' ability to show off what the PS5 can do and is really capable of.
When Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales Releases
Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be releasing on November 12th on the PS5. It will cost $50, slightly less than the normal $60 price tag. This gives it an edge over other games like Cyberpunk 2077, which costs $10 more than Spider-Man: Miles Morales will. The game's PS5 release won't restrict player access to next-gen gamers either, as it will also be releasing on PS4 for players who haven't upgraded yet. With this, any copy purchased on the PS4 will be directly transferred to PS5 when a player decides to upgrade.
Many people, however, are wondering if Spider-Man: Miles Morales will get delayed or not. Due to COVID-19, a few different AAA games, such as Halo Infinite, have been delayed for multiple months. Fans have barely seen any media from Spider-Man: Miles Morales either, and Insomniac Games are working on the PS5 game Ratchet and Clank while working on Spider-Man: Miles Morales at the same time. Because of this, many gamers are demanding more content from Sony and Insomniac, and want to know more about how the game is coming along. Thankfully, a new Game Informer cover issue just released, offing players lots of new Spider Man: Miles Morales information.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition will also be coming with Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, which is an updated version of the 2018 Marvel's Spider-Man. Players who purchase the Ultimate Launch Edition will also have a T.R.A.C.K. Suit and a Second Spidey Suit in-game. They will also be rewarded with a Gravity Well Gadget and three extra skill points to play around with.
It is clear that 2020 is going to see many fantastic titles coming out, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Cyberpunk 2077, Watch Dogs Legion, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. However, there is no doubt that Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have some tricks and features that set it apart from these other video games. Whether it's the fact that the Spider-Man franchise has been around for decades, the fact that it has a massive pre-existing fanbase, or just the fact that it'll be $10 cheaper than most of it's competition, it's clear to see that there are many reasons that Spider-Man: Miles Morales will likely outsell these other titles by a longshot. With all of this considered, it wouldn't be surprising if Spider-Man: Miles Morales is named the video game of the year.