New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 story trailer and limited-edition PS5 console revealed

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Here's your first look at Harry Osborn, who just might be our new Venom

PlayStation has revealed a new Marvel's Spider-Man 2 story trailer and limited-edition PS5 console based on the upcoming superhero sequel.

Both the console and the trailer were revealed during San Diego Comic Con 2023. The beautifully designed console and controller feature a black and red design with the Spider-Man logo featured prominently and what looks like the symbiote taking over the console from the lower corner. The limited edition bundle includes the console, DualSense controller, and a digital copy of the game. Pre-orders go live on July 28 via PlayStation Direct, where you'll also be able to buy the custom console covers and controller separately if you already have a PS5.

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The story trailer seems to strongly suggest that Harry Osborn, Peter Parker's best friend, ultimately becomes the main antagonist Venom. It's also the first we've seen of Insomniac's take on Harry, a popular character from the Spider-Man movies and comic books who you can read all about right here.

Elsewhere in the trailer, we get our first look at Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Mary Jane, who's now working at The Daily Bugle under J Jonah Jameson. MJ's new boss is keen to clean house, leaving her employment in peril. Meanwhile, Miles is struggling to find time to apply to college, and Peter Parker is underwater on the mortgage payments for Aunt May's house. Basically, everyone's in kind of a rough start when the sequel's story picks up 9-10 months after the first game. Somehow though, I expect things to get much worse before they get any better, as the story trailer ends with Venom in a full rage.

For everything on the horizon, check out our full guide to upcoming PS5 games.

Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.