The streets of New York City are bigger, faster, and more dynamic than ever in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on the PS5. While the iconic web-slinging is still the heart of traversal, Insomniac Games introduced a revolutionary new mechanic that literally elevates the experience: the Web Wings.
This fantastic new feature allows Peter Parker and Miles Morales to glide effortlessly across the expansive map, making cross-borough travel lightning fast. If you’re looking to dominate the skies and truly become the ultimate Spider-Man, this comprehensive tutorial is for you. We’ll show you exactly how to do Web Wings and share pro tips for mastering this game-changing ability.
Step-by-Step: How to Activate Your Web Wings
Unlocking the power of the Web Wings is surprisingly simple, but mastering their use requires practice and a strategic combination with your web-slinging.
1. Take to the Air
The Web Wings can only be deployed when you are airborne. You can start from:
A high vantage point: Jumping off a tall building (like the Avengers Tower) is ideal for maximum glide time.
During a swing: Release the R2 button mid-swing and immediately deploy the wings.
The Super Slingshot: Launching yourself from a designated Super Slingshot spot or a Charged Jump provides massive initial speed and height, setting you up perfectly for a long glide. (Hold R2 + X to prime a Charged Jump).
2. Deploy the Wings
Once you are high enough and free-falling, deploying the Web Wings is as easy as a single button press.
Press the Triangle (△) button on your DualSense controller while in the air.
Spider-Man will instantly deploy the glider-like webbing under his arms, smoothly transitioning from a fall or a swing into a graceful glide.
3. Control and Navigate
Once the Web Wings are active, use the left stick to steer and the right stick to control the camera.
Nose Dive for Speed: Push the Left Stick Down to dive and pick up speed. This is crucial for maintaining momentum.
Ascend to Regain Height (at a cost): Pull the Left Stick Up to slow down and slightly ascend, though this will quickly cause you to lose momentum.
Pro Traversal Tips: Mastering the Glider
The Web Wings are an exceptional tool, especially when used in tandem with other mechanics. Here’s how to use them like a pro.
Harness the Wind Tunnels (Your Best Friend)
The key to truly mastering the Web Wings is utilizing the city's naturally occurring wind currents.
Look for the Rings: As you glide, keep an eye out for swirling lines of wind that form distinct, glowing Green Rings in the air. These are the "Wind Tunnels."
Fly Straight Through: Fly your Spider-Man directly into these green rings. As you pass through, you’ll receive an immediate, powerful burst of speed and a significant vertical lift, allowing you to sustain your glide indefinitely.
Chain them Together: Wind Tunnels are often laid out in a sequence, allowing you to chain multiple speed boosts together. This is the fastest way to travel across large sections of the map, like crossing the rivers between boroughs.
Maintain Momentum with Web Zips
Inevitably, you will start to lose altitude and speed, especially when gliding close to the ground or over water where there are no convenient buildings to swing from.
Press the Cross (X) button while gliding near a surface (like the top of a rooftop or a boat on the water) to execute a Web Zip.
This quickly attaches a web and slingshots you forward, giving you a vital boost to maintain momentum and set up for your next swing or glide. Use this to ‘skip’ across low obstacles or water.
Seamlessly Transition Between Swinging and Gliding
The fastest traversal in the game comes from blending traditional web-slinging with the Web Wings.
Start with a Swing: Build up massive speed with a few powerful web swings (holding R2).
Launch: Release R2 at the peak of your swing's arc to launch high into the air.
Deploy Wings: Immediately press Triangle (△) to deploy your Web Wings and carry that immense speed horizontally.
Dive and Swing Again: When you start to slow down or get low, nose-dive slightly to pick up speed, then transition back into a powerful web-swing (Hold R2) to regain altitude and repeat the process.
This dynamic rhythm ensures you never stop, combining the speed of the wings with the height generation of the swing.
Troubleshooting and Customization
Can I Change the Controls?
Yes! Insomniac Games is all about player preference. If you find the default controls awkward:
Go to Settings.
Select Controls.
Find Web Wings Mode. You can switch this from the default Hold to Toggle.
Toggle means you press Triangle (△) once to deploy and press it again to retract, allowing your finger to rest while gliding.
Why Am I Still Falling?
If you are just pressing Triangle (△) without getting a good initial boost, you won't glide for long. Remember, the Web Wings are a glider, not a jetpack. You need initial speed and height to travel a good distance. Always start from a launch or an apex of a swing, and make liberal use of the Wind Tunnels to sustain your flight!
Conclusion: A New Dimension to Traversal
The Web Wings are a phenomenal addition to the already award-winning traversal system of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5. They represent the perfect fusion of speed and style, allowing you to soar over the expansive New York boroughs like never before. By mastering the simple Triangle (△) deployment, utilizing the strategic Wind Tunnels, and seamlessly blending them with your web-slings, you’ll not only shave minutes off your travel time but also unlock a satisfying new dimension to being Spider-Man. Get out there, launch high, and fly!
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