With so much to see and do in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re swinging into action for the first time or returning as a seasoned web-slinger, these 21 essential tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your adventure.

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1. Mission-Specific Spider-Man Switching

Some missions require you to play as Peter or Miles exclusively. If you’re controlling the other Spider-Man when you approach these markers, don’t worry—you’ll be prompted to switch automatically.

2. Save Tech Parts for Suit Tech Upgrades

While it’s tempting to upgrade every gadget and buy every suit immediately, hold onto your Tech Parts until you unlock the Suit Tech upgrade trees. These upgrades often provide more significant gameplay benefits than early suit unlocks.

3. Skill Tree: Understanding Circular vs. Square Nodes

• Circular nodes unlock new abilities.
• Square nodes improve existing abilities.

Plan your upgrades based on your playstyle.

4. Hidden Collectibles: Tech Crates & Spiderbots

• Tech Crates aren’t tracked on the map but reward Tech Parts.
• Spiderbots provide Tech Parts and contribute to a hidden trophy.

5. Use the ‘Allseeing’ Perk to Track Collectibles

Unlock the Allseeing perk in the Traversal tab of the Suit Tech Tree. This adds Tech Crate and Spiderbot icons to your mini-map, making them easier to find.

6. Fast Travel is Instant & Unlocks per District

Unlike previous games, Spider-Man 2 allows for instant fast travel to anywhere within an unlocked district. To unlock fast travel, complete district activities.

7. Customize D-Pad Shortcuts

Assign shortcuts for quick access to useful tools such as:

• Right D-Pad: Photo Mode (like Ghost of Tsushima)
• Left D-Pad: Camera Gadget or FNSM App

8. Use R3 to Scan for Side Activities

Side activity icons aren’t automatically revealed on the map. Tap R3 to scan and tag them for easy tracking.

9. Unlock Spider-Verse Animation & Effects

When you purchase a Spider-Verse suit, you can apply its unique animation and frame-rate effects to any suit via the Visual tab in Settings.

10. Change Suits Directly in Photo Mode

Found the perfect pose in Photo Mode but wearing the wrong suit? You can change suits directly from the Camera tabwithout exiting the mode.

11. Prioritize Helping the Other Spider-Man in City Crimes

• If the AI-controlled Spider-Man is already fighting, jump in!
• These crimes offer better Tech Parts and XP rewards.

12. Zip to Ambulances When Carrying Civilians

During missions where you need to carry injured civilians, pressing Triangle near an ambulance will zip you directly to it, saving valuable seconds.

13. Scan for Wind Tunnels to Speed Up Traversal

While gliding, press R3 to highlight wind tunnels. These boost your speed and can be entered from any angle.

14. Let Wind Tunnels Carry You Automatically

Once inside a wind tunnel, you can stop steering, and it will carry you. The only exception is sharp turns, which may require minor adjustments.

15. Super Slingshots for Quick River Crossings

Orange-lit rooftops indicate Super Slingshot locations, allowing you to launch yourself across long distances—especially useful for crossing rivers.

16. Water Skating is the New Alternative to Awkward Swimming

Unlike previous games, landing in water no longer slows you down. Instead, you can skate across the water using web zips and glides to maintain momentum.

17. Master Swinging by Staying Low

For maximum swing speed:

• Release early in your arc to move forward rather than upward.
• Staying lower to the ground preserves momentum better.

18. Enable Fall Damage & Reduce Swing Steering Assistance for a Challenge

• Fall Damage (Gameplay Settings) introduces risk if you fail swings/glides.
• Swing Steering Assistance (Accessibility Settings) makes web-slinging more physics-based.

Both settings create a more immersive experience.

19. Unlock the Slingshot Launch for Maximum Momentum

Slingshot Launch is one of the best movement abilities—ideal for recovering from awkward rooftop landings or starting a traversal sequence.

20. Manual Point Launch for Extra Control

If you can’t find an automatic point launch, aim with L2, press R2 to zip to it, and initiate a manual launch.

21. Aerial Escapade Skill Keeps Your Momentum High

• Found in the Shared Skill Tree.
• Recharges Spider Dash and Spider Jump via air tricks, wind tunnels, point launches, and diving.

This is crucial for uninterrupted traversal.

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Final Thoughts

Whether you’re web-swinging through the city, hunting collectibles, or engaging in intense combat, these 21 tips will help you maximize your experience in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

For more in-depth walkthroughs, collectible locations, and guides, check out our interactive map and wiki. Stay tuned for future updates and strategies!