Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has certainly swung onto the gaming scene with an electrifying debut, swiftly securing its place as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever.
PlayStation History Rewritten
In a jaw-dropping revelation, PlayStation unveiled that within a mere 24 hours, the web-slinging adventure managed to web up over 2.5 million copies, an astonishing feat that has etched its name in the annals of PlayStation history.
The astounding news came thundering through the digital web of Twitter, where the company humbly extended their gratitude to the legions of loyal Spidey fans who made this achievement possible.
Their tweet read:
“Great news, Spidey fans – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the first 24 hours. Thanks for making this a high-flying launch!”
This triumph is particularly significant because it topples the record set by God of War: Ragnarök just last year, which was hailed as the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation title at the time.
What makes this feat even more astonishing is that while the previously mentioned God of War: Ragnarök was available on both the PS4 and PS5, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is exclusively designed for the current-generation PS5 console.
To put it into perspective, Ragnarök achieved a remarkable 5.1 million copies sold in its first week. Thus, the fact that Spider-Man 2 managed to soar to half of that figure in just a single day is nothing short of spectacular.
The colossal sales figures of the sequel can be attributed to more than just the hype surrounding the game. It also owes much of its success to the overwhelmingly positive reception it received from critics and fans alike.
With such a rapturous welcome, it’s no surprise that the title is swinging into record books with such velocity.
But the web of excitement doesn’t stop there…
Exciting New Game Plus and Replay Options
In an announcement that has Spidey enthusiasts even more entangled in anticipation, Insomniac Games’ director of community and marketing, James Stevenson, revealed last week that the latest entry will soon be treated to a New Game Plus mode and an option to replay missions, both set to debut before the year’s end.
This news is a web of delight for those who’ve already completed the game and are eagerly awaiting a reason to return to the vibrant streets of the virtual New York City.
With its rapid ascent to record-breaking sales figures and the promise of more content on the horizon, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is undoubtedly poised to be a monumental force in the world of gaming.
So, dear reader, have you already swung into action in the latest Spidey adventure, or are you waiting for that New Game Plus mode to make your entrance into the web-slinging world even more spectacular?
Spider-Man 2 was released onto PS5 On October 20
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