Glide like never before in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and conquer the elusive “Soar” trophy – a daring feat that challenges you to fly from the Financial District to Astoria using only your Web Wings, without ever touching the ground. Master the art of wind tunnels and upward drafts to soar across the city skyline, unlocking one of the rarest trophies in the game and edging closer to that coveted platinum.
It’s a daunting task – one that requires mastering the art of flight, and also acquiring a few useful skills – and one of the tougher Spider-Man 2 trophies. Our Spider-Man 2 guide can show you how to get the Soar trophy and the best route for the Soar trophy.
How to prepare for the Soar trophy in Spider-Man 2
To prepare for the Soar trophy in Spider-Man 2, start by fast traveling to the Financial District and setting a map marker in Astoria to maintain your direction during the glide. Begin your journey from the tallest building in the Financial District, ideally a radio tower that offers maximum height for launching. Use a Point Launch to spring into the air and immediately deploy your Web Wings. Navigate into the first Wind Tunnel near the river, which will carry you over the water. Carefully follow the sequence of Wind Tunnels heading northeast and then north along the river until you reach Astoria. Make sure not to touch the ground, use webs, or perform any other movement besides gliding with your Web Wings. Upgrades like Amazing Wings for longer glide and Spectacular Wings for better handling can help make the journey easier. Staying focused on your waypoint and maintaining momentum through the Wind Tunnels is key to successfully earning the Soar trophy.
The first things you’ll want to do is fast travel to the Financial District and set a map marker in Astoria to avoid getting turned around mid-flight; a spot just over the bridge to the right of the river will do.
Additionally, while it’s not necessary, attempting this trophy in the daytime can help with navigation, as bright lighting makes it easier to avoid running into any attempt-scuppering obstacles and easily spot handy updrafts.
Best skills to help with the Soar trophy
To help with the Soar trophy in Spider-Man 2, the best skills to invest in are the Web Wings upgrades found in the Traversal submenu of the Suit Tech tree. Specifically, the Spectacular Wings ability enhances your Web Wings by improving soaring distance and handling, which is crucial for making the tight maneuvers needed during the long glide from the Financial District to Astoria. Another useful upgrade is Amazing Wings, which extends your glide time, allowing you to cover more distance without stopping. These skills combined will make controlling your glide smoother and increase your chances of successfully completing the Soar trophy challenge.
Get the Spectacular Wings ability in the Traversal submenu of the Suit Tech tree. Spectacular Wings improves soaring distance and handling with the Web Wings, which will help you stay in control as you make the tight maneuvers necessary to complete this fateful flight.
Ultimate Wings, also in the Traversal tree, will improve your diving ability when using the Web Wings, though this isn’t something we required during our successful flights between the Financial District and Astoria.
How to get the Soar trophy in Spider-Man 2
To get the Soar trophy in Spider-Man 2, you need to glide from the Financial District to Astoria using only your Web Wings without touching the ground. Start by climbing to the tallest building in the Financial District, then jump and deploy your Web Wings to begin gliding. Use the wind tunnels scattered along the route to maintain altitude and momentum, as these gusts of wind will carry you long distances and help you clear the city’s skyscrapers. Carefully navigate through these wind tunnels and upward drafts, gliding over the East River until you reach Astoria. Crossing into Astoria without landing will unlock the Soar trophy. Unlocking traversal upgrades like Amazing Wings and Spectacular Wings can make the glide easier, and fast traveling to the starting point can help you begin the glide smoothly.
Before you begin, it’s worth noting that there is no one best way to make the flight between the Financial District and Astoria, with many Wind Tunnels dotted around the map offering various routes towards the trophy. In this guide, we’ll focus on one route that we used that wasn’t too much trouble.
To start, head to the Wind Tunnel located in the northeast area of the Financial District. You can do this by fast traveling onto the street, and in our experience, if you fast travel near the tunnel, Spider-Man will activate his Web Wings as soon as you gain control. However, you can also access the tunnel by gaining some momentum and jumping from an adjoining tall building. Once you’re in its flow, follow this wind tunnel along until it runs out.
Once you’re out of the wind tunnel, tilt right away from the dome and look ahead toward a small building with an updraft vent – signified by vertical white streams of air. After boosting off of it, pull back hard on the left stick and weave between the orange apartment complex, and you’ll spot another updraft in Midtown. This should get you high enough to make it to the river.
As you approach the river, you’ll see the larger, faster wind tunnels overlain on the water, and if you need to, you can highlight them with R3. You should see a tunnel running straight across the river, as well as an intersecting tunnel above it, running west toward your Astoria waypoint.
Hop into the first tunnel, then veer up and into the adjoining tunnel that heads west toward Astoria. Follow it all the way, pulling up to avoid smacking into the bridge at the end, and make your way to your marker. Once you hit Astoria, the trophy will pop.
How can I master the wind tunnels to glide nonstop in Spider-Man 2
To master wind tunnels and glide nonstop in Spider-Man 2, focus on using your Web Wings (activated by pressing Triangle) to enter and ride through the wind tunnels, which appear as green rings in the air. These tunnels provide speed boosts and can be chained together to maintain continuous flight without touching the ground.
Key tips include:
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Avoid using web swings (R2) or speed boosts (X) during the glide, as the Soar trophy requires pure gliding with Web Wings and wind tunnels only.
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Use the R3 button to reveal nearby wind tunnels, helping you plan the fastest route and smoothly transition from one tunnel to the next.
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Take advantage of updrafts from steam vents to gain altitude when transitioning between tunnels, especially in tight spaces where precise maneuvering is needed.
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Timing your deployment of Web Wings just before entering a wind tunnel maximizes your speed and height.
By combining these techniques-entering wind tunnels, catching updrafts, and carefully navigating between them-you can maintain nonstop gliding across the cityscape effectively.
How do I time my Web Wings to maximize speed in wind tunnels
To maximize speed when entering wind tunnels with your Web Wings in Spider-Man 2, timing is crucial: deploy your Web Wings (press Triangle) just before entering the green rings that mark wind tunnels to immediately catch their speed boost. Approaching the wind tunnel at a good height and angle helps you seamlessly flow through it without losing momentum. Use the R3 button to reveal nearby wind tunnels and plan your path so you can chain them together smoothly, maintaining continuous speed. Additionally, leveraging updrafts and steam vents to gain altitude before entering a wind tunnel ensures you have enough height to sustain your glide and speed boosts. Avoid using web swings or speed boosts during this glide to keep the momentum purely from Web Wings and wind tunnels, which is essential for trophies like Soar.
