Videogame Heads Up: Insomniac Games has dropped the launch trailer for its eagerly anticipated Spider-Man 2, offering a deeper look into the villains gamers will face in the PS5 exclusive when it releases on October 20.

Beware, spoiler territory here on out. The trailer delivers several reveals, the most exciting being the first visual glimpse of both Sandman and Mister Negative. And if your Spidey senses weren't tingling enough, we also catch a look at Harry Osborne, a heated combat reveal with Lizard, and – hold onto your web-shooters – a close-up of Venom.

Something to mull over: the trailer proposes that Peter Parker might become Venom during the game's storyline. Bear in mind though, the alien suit's true occupant is virtually confirmed to be none other than Pete's friend, Harry Osborne in a previous trailer.

Expanding Rogue's Gallery: The cast of bad guys set to hinder our web-slinging hero continues to grow, with Sandman and Mister Negative joining the likes of previously confirmed villains, Kraven the Hunter and Lizard.

Feel free to check out our hands-on preview of Spider-Man 2 or read our discussion with Insomniac, taking a peek under the hood at the game's tech. Don't let those webs slack, gamers.

Words by Wesley Yin-Poole, UK News Editor for IGN. Tweet your thoughts at him @wyp100 or drop an email to wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or wyp100@proton.me.

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