How to Switch Characters

Players can switch characters through the FNSM App in Spider-Man 2 (PS5). Read on to learn how to swap between Peter and Miles, how to unlock character switching, and if it's possible to switch characters mid-battle!

How to Switch Characters

Swipe Left on the Touchpad to Open the FNSM App

Once the FNSM app gets fixed during One Thing at a Time, you will be able to switch between the two characters.

Swipe left on the touchpad to open the FNSM app. A small menu will appear on the right-hand corner of your screen.

You can also press the Option button and select "Open FNSM App" in the menu to do the same.

Hold Square While the FNSM App is Open to Switch Characters

Once you have the FNSM app open, you can check to see that you have the option to "Switch to Peter" or "Switch to Miles" on the bottom part of the app's screen.

Press and hold the Square button (□) to switch to the character that you are not using. A small cutscene will play out before you can assume control of the character.

Switch Between Peter and Miles for Exclusive Missions

Character-Mission Icon Meaning
Peter Only	Miles Only	Any

Aside from just being able to play both Peter and Miles in combat and exploration, swapping between the two is also done to have access to missions and side quests exclusive to a certain Spider-Man.

If you head to a mission starting point using the wrong character, the game will automatically switch to the correct character to start the mission.

To make sure not to miss out on any challenges, rewards, and missions, be sure to switch between Peter and Miles every now and then!

How to Unlock Character Switching

Unlocks During One Thing at a Time Main Mission

You will unlock the ability to switch characters during the main mission, One Thing at a Time. The FNSM app gets fixed in the mission, allowing you to switch between Peter and Miles.

One Thing at a Time Walkthrough

Can You Switch Characters Mid-Battle?

Manual Switching Only Possible in the Overworld

Players cannot manually switch between Peter and Miles in combat. Switching between Peter and Miles can only be done in the overworld.

There are instances where players will switch from Peter to Miles and vice versa in combat during story missions. However, note that the character switching during these missions is tied to the main story and is not done of one's own accord.

Can 2 Players Use One Character Each?

No, Spider-Man 2 is a Single-Player Game

Spider-Man 2 is a purely single-player experience hence two players cannot play one Spider-Man each. In this single-player experience, players can switch between Peter and Miles instead of one or the other for their respective games.

Multiplayer Guide: Is Online or Co-op Available?

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