Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on the PS5 elevates the already stellar traversal experience to new heights. While web-swinging remains the heart of the experience, the addition of the Point Launch mechanic is a true game-changer, allowing you to rocket across New York City faster and more fluidly than ever before.
Mastering this skill is essential for minimizing travel time, chaining combos, and feeling like the ultimate friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the controls and timing needed to seamlessly execute the Point Launch.
What is the Point Launch?
The Point Launch is a supercharged traversal technique that allows you to rapidly zip toward a specific, designated point in the environment—like a flagpole, a corner of a building, or a satellite dish—and then launch yourself off that point with a massive burst of speed and height. It’s an evolution of the "Zip to Point" move from previous games, adding a powerful final boost. This move is crucial for maintaining momentum and soaring high above the city streets.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Point Launch on PS5
Performing a Point Launch is a two-part sequence involving zipping and then launching. Perfecting the timing of the second part is key.
1. Initiating the Zip to Point
The Point Launch starts with the foundational Zip to Point move. You can initiate this move from almost anywhere while in the air, swinging, or even mid-air parkour.
Look for an eligible point: As you swing, building edges, poles, and other geometric elements will display a white target reticle when they are in range. These are your launch points.
Execute the Zip: Press and hold the L2 button to aim, which slows down time slightly and makes the target reticles easier to select. While holding L2, press and hold the R2 button.
Control Input: Hold L2 + R2 (Aim & Zip)
Spider-Man will shoot a web and rapidly accelerate towards the targeted point.
2. Executing the Launch
This is the most crucial part of the move—the timing must be precise to get the speed boost.
Timing is everything: As your character rapidly approaches the targeted point (just before they make contact), you need to press the Cross () button.
Control Input: Press Cross () (Launch) just before contact
If done correctly, Spider-Man will immediately launch off the point, gaining an incredible burst of forward momentum and height, often accompanied by a dramatic camera flourish. If you miss the window, Spider-Man will simply grab and perch on the point, forcing you to start your swing or Zip to Point again.
Pro-Tips for Maximum Traversal
The Point Launch is best utilized when chained with other traversal moves. Here’s how to truly maximize your speed:
The Power of the Chain: Immediately after a successful Point Launch, deploy your Web Wings by pressing the Triangle () button while in the air. This converts your immense launch speed into effortless, high-velocity gliding.
Vertical Boost: Want to shoot straight up the side of a building? While aiming (Hold L2), look directly up at a higher point on the building face. After performing the Point Launch, pull back on the Left Analog Stick while pressing Cross () to gain even more verticality.
No Aim Point Launch: You don't always have to use L2 to aim. If you see a reticle and quickly tap L2 + R2, your character will zip to the point and you can immediately follow up with the Cross () press for a faster, though riskier, launch.
Practise Makes Perfect: Head to a densely packed area like midtown Manhattan and practice the Zip, Launch, and Web Wing deployment combo repeatedly. The timing for the launch becomes muscle memory quickly.
Why Mastering Point Launch Matters
The Point Launch is not just a flashy maneuver; it’s an essential tool that defines the speed of traversal in Marvel's Spider-Man 2:
Effortless Height: Instantly gain the altitude needed to transition to a more efficient Web Wing glide.
Momentum Management: It's the perfect way to recover lost momentum after a poor swing or a sudden stop.
Evasion in Combat: In open-world skirmishes, zipping to a point and launching away is a fast and effective way to escape a deadly situation.
By incorporating the Point Launch into your web-slinging repertoire, you'll not only cut down on travel time but also deepen your connection to the game’s core mechanics, making your time swinging through New York an unparalleled joy. Get out there and feel that incredible burst of speed!
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