Replaying Marvel‘s Spider-Man DLC: Your Complete Guide
Let‘s kick things off by clearly stating the answer to that burning question: yes, absolutely you can replay all the DLC story missions and chapter content in Marvel‘s Spider-Man after completing the main game! Both veterans and new players can reexperience the excellent additional stories. Read on for an in-depth guide on exactly how to replay DLC content, what the chapters contain, replay value assessments, and tips to get the most out of your time back in New York City.
Reliving the Web-Slinging Adventure
As a long-time fan going back to collecting the comics in the 90s, I‘ve eagerly soaked up every bit of Spidey content over the years. And I‘m thrilled to report Insomniac‘s PS4 game delivers compelling DLC chapter expansions that hold up wonderfully to repeat playthroughs.
According to Spidey video game creative director Bill Rosemann [1], the development team designed the DLC with replayability in mind:
"We wanted to give players reasons to come back. More goals to achieve, challenges to accomplish, tokens to collect. And hopefully they have as much fun replaying it as we did making it."
To replay the FNSM App Quests from The City That Never Sleeps DLC, simply open up the Friendly Neighborhood Spider App menu. For replaying the main story missions, access the Touchpad menu, head to the Missions tab under Progress, and select the mission you want to play through again.
Chapter Select
One tip to make replaying efficient is to use the Chapter Select feature after completing each DLC story the first time. This lets you quickly jump back to your favorite missions without replaying the entire chapter.
For example, I loved the tense opening sequence in The Heist DLC where Spidey scrambles to protect giant antennas from demolition explosives across a time limit. Playing this specific mission on repeat remains thrilling thanks to the variety of combat, traversal and puzzle solving challenges blended together.
Chapter Select is useful whether you want to retry challenging sequences, relive memorable moments or farm collectibles. So be sure to use it after your initial playthroughs!
DLC Content Overview
For those less familiar with the DLC structure, let me provide an overview. The City That Never Sleeps serves as a post-launch expansions taking place after Peter concludes his main story adventures against Mayor Osborn.
Comprised of three chapters priced at $9.99 individually or $24.99 for the pass, you‘re looking at nearly 10 extra hours of brilliant additional narrative and gameplay. Each chapter runs about 2-3 hours with optional content. Now let‘s examine what‘s in store:
The Heist
Cat burglar Black Cat returns, drawing Spider-Man into New York‘s shadowy world of crime families to recover a valuable antique. This chapter incorporates plenty of stealth and introduces Felicia as a complicated ally.
Turf Wars
Power-hungry mob boss Hammerhead looks to unite the remaining Maggia crime families under his banner, igniting a gang war. Spidey teams with police captain Yuri Watanabe to maintain order and take down Hammerhead.
Silver Lining
In the epic conclusion, Silver Sable returns to NYC seeking redemption. When chaos erupts, she reluctantly teams up with Spider-Man to restore order. This chapter delivers an abrasive but amusing dynamic between the mismatched partners.
Comparing Chapters: Breakdown Table
| Chapter | Main Villain | Approx. Length | Narrative Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heist | Black Cat | 3 hours | Heists, Stealth, Black Cat‘s Ambiguous Allegiance | Cat Suit, Felicia Hardy Character Development |
| Turf Wars | Hammerhead | 3 hours | Gang Warfare, Police Partnership, Hammerhead‘s Physical Enhancements | Hammerhead Hideouts, Maggia Goons Faction |
| Silver Lining | No Primary Antagonist | 2 hours | Odd Couple Team-Up, Redemption Themes, Sense of Finality | Silver Sable Partnership, Closure for Supporting Cast |
Plenty of Replay Value
Beyond the 9-hour critical path, these expansions truly shine in their replayability thanks to bonus modes, challenges, collectibles and New Game+ incentives. Let‘s analyze theReplay value:
- New Factions: Fresh batches of enemies like Hammerhead‘s mercenaries and the Maggia families
- Bonus Missions: Black Cat-focused missions featuring new environments and abilities
- Challenges: Devious Combat, Stealth and Drone challenges courtesy of Internet sensation Screwball
- Collectibles: Plenty of new Backpacks, Black Cat Stakeouts, Secret Photos and Landmarks to uncover
- Unlockable Suits: Fan-favorite threads like the Scarlet Spider, Spider-UK and Resilient Suit
- New Game+: Chance to replay DLC chapters with all abilities and gear intact from the start
Dedicated players can easily get 20+ hours out of the DLC content between the dense critical path and optional modes. Casual fans may be satisfied clearing each chapter once focusing on core missions. Ultimately the replay value is quite meaty.
Tips for Replaying DLC
As someone whose logged countless hours back into these DLC chapters, let me impart some tips to make the most of your time revisiting The City That Never Sleeps:
- Activate the Screwball Challenges early so they unlock across all chapters instead of waiting
- Rotate through all unlocked suits to enjoy fresh combat animations
- Hunt for any outstanding collectibles using their Chapter Select menus
- Experiment with gadgets and abilities you haven‘t fully utilized before
- Turn off mission waypoints to appreciate NYC‘s skyline during freeroaming
- Snap some Photo Mode pics with DLC-exclusive characters and suits
Finally, I highly recommend playing on Spectacular or Ultimate difficulty if you haven‘t already. The intense, strategic combat scenarios force you to master Spidey‘s versatile toolkit. Black Cat even unlocks a Punk Suit Damage Boost for one last challenge!
The Future of Spider-Man DLC
Looking ahead, Insomniac developers have expressed interest in revisiting this beloved rendition of Spider-Man again. And Sony historically releases meaty expansions for their flagship exclusives.
In my opinion, areas ripe for additional content include:
- Exploring the multiverse by adapting fan favorite Spider-verse arcs
- Peter training Miles as his successor as teased in the finale
- Controlling Black Cat or Silver Sable in their own bonus episodes
- Symbiote-themed chapters featuring Venom, Carnage or Anti-Venom
Of course I‘d love to hear what fellow Marvel experts and gamers would hope to see from potential DLC down the road! For now, the excellent foundation provides plenty of thrilling Spidey goodness to replay until the next installment.
So there you have it friends – the definitive guide to replaying Marvel‘s Spider-Man DLC content, from mechanical specifics to informed speculation about the future. Hopefully you feel empowered to keep enjoying Insomniac‘s spectacular adventures whenever the superhero inspiration strikes! Let me know your own tips or hopes in the comments below!
[1] Bill Rosemann Quote Source: https://blog.playstation.com/2020/10/09/marvels-spider-man-remastered-detailed/