There are 42 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Spider-Bots to find in the game. These become accessible following the completion of the Science Buddy main story mission. The biggest problem you’ll run into is the fact that the game doesn’t place a direct marker for Spider-Bots on your in-game map; fortunately, we conveniently did that for you.
In this guide, I have marked the map and listed all the Spider-bots found per district, which you can get in any order.
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How to locate Spider-Bots
Unlike the sandstorms the sand crystal produces, Spider-Bots’ signals are not visible until you are around 50 or so meters away. Your hint to their presence is a radiant, multi-colored pulse emitted at intervals of 7 seconds, along with a distinct sound cue. These signals are only noticeable when you’re within range. Navigating New York with can be tricky due to the tall buildings obstructing the visual cues of the pulse.
Often, Spider-Bots have a preference for iconic locations and landmarks, and they’re usually located in high places like walls or ceilings. Remember to look up to find them.
Greenwich Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Greenwich area. These are:
Spider-Man 2099
Spider-Man 2099 can be automatically obtained during the “Spider-Spy?” mission. Collecting this Spider-Bot is the first step toward unlocking the rest of the map’s Spider-Bots.
Description: Awesome! This looks like something from the future!
Flipside
The Flipside Spider-Bot can be found in the northwest corner of Greenwich. You can’t miss this huge brown building with the words “Modern Art” painted over the wall that faces the river. Walk in front of the main door and look up at the ceiling.
Description: This one would make Gankeflip. Quite the machine.
JJJ
You may find the JJJ Spider-Bot in northern Greenwich. A large artwork featuring a young J. Jonah Jameson can be found on the east side of an L-shaped building. You can find the JJJ Spider-Bot scurrying around on the wall.
Description: There’s only one question I have about this one. Why?
Harlem Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Harlem area. These are:
Across the Spider-Verse
Make your way to the center of Harlem, and you’ll come across a pair of apartments resembling divided squares. Look to the one on the right, and you’ll find the Spider-Bot from Across the Spider-Verse hanging out right there in the gap between them.
Description: Is this the newest bot? That paint looks super fresh… just like this spider’s style.
Anya Corazon
Go to the western area of Harlem, where there is a large walkway in the middle of an apartment square. As you look east from the statues, you’ll spot a building painted with murals. Collect the Anya Corazon Spider-Bot from the art featuring the yellow woman by swinging up high.
Description: This one’s got a Brooklyn style and feel to it. Looks like something AC would make.
Ultimate
Go to the southwest area of Harlem, where you’ll see a building (circular on top and square on the bottom) in a park near Hudson. The Ultimate Spider-Bot is hidden between the columns on the west side of the building.
Description: If I had to pick one Spider-Bot to rule them all, this might just be the ultimate.
Hell’s Kitchen Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 4 Spider-Bots found in the Hell’s Kitchen area. These are:
Future Foundation
Head over to the top of Baxter Building, onto the yellow walkrails. Then, drop down from the east facing midtown and you’ll find the Future Foundation Spider-Bot stuck on the windows.
Description: Solid foundation on this one. Should make a note for future development.
Rhino
Find the huge smokestacks on the west side of Hell’s Kitchen, close to the Hudson River. The Rhino Spider-Bot can be found on the leftmost smokestack, which can be visible in the direction of Midtown.
Description: Looks like Aleksei’s design– but in what universe would he ever use a Spider-Bot?
Spirit Spider
Go to the south of Hell’s Kitchen and look for a chapel. The Spirit Spider bot can be found at the back of the building, in between two windows.
Description: High-tech masterpiece. This one’s got spirit.
Vulture
The Vulture Spider-Bot can be found in the middle of Hell’s Kitchen, hundreds of feet in the air. Head over to the western side of Midtown and climb the tallest building, where you’ll find an air vent on the top. Jump high and use web wings while gliding towards the bot.
Description: Huh. This one’s more of a bird than a spider.
Little Odessa Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Little Odessa area. These are:
Black Cat Noir
The Black Cat Noir Spider-Bot can be found on a rooftop deck with a pool in the tallest building of the Little Odessa area. More specifically, the huge glass tower that stands adjacent to the East River.
Description: This bot looks to be just about purr-fect.
Electro-Proof Spider-Man
The Spider-Bot may be found atop some scaffolding on the east side of the under-construction building, pointing toward Manhattan.
Description: Super insulated shell, immune to electrical overcharge. An Electro-proof Spider-Bot? Nice…
Scarlet Spider
A warehouse in Little Odessa’s northeast area has two odd structures that resemble smokestacks. The Scarlet Spider robot may be found attached on the on the eastern smokestack.
Description: Colors are fantastic here. Cool blue, deep scarlet red.
Midtown Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Midtown area. These are:
Spider-Monkey
The Spider-Money bot can be found above the Empire State Building. Along the strip of roof that’s holding the viewing platform.
Description: Can a monkey also be a spider and also a bot? I guess so…
Spider-Punk
Look for a tall building in northeast Midtown with an exterior at the top that resembles a huge TV. You’ll find the Spider-Punk bot at the center of the TV-like structure.
Description: Love the punk rock energy of this one.
Spider-UK
The Spider-UK is located in a small park-like area. Look for a white and brown building that’s seemingly aged. You’ll find the collectible attached to the wall near the windows.
Description: Looks like a British design. Whoever’s making these must be a world traveler.
Upper East Side Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Upper East Side area. These are:
Aracnido Jr.
You may find the Aracnido Jr. Spider-Bot on the southwest part of the Upper East Side, attached to the side of a building that features a pool.
Description: This one looks fun. Reminds me of the luchadors I used to watch on Saturday mornings.
Spider-Armor MK III
The Spider-Armor MK III Spider-Bot can be found in the northeastern part of the Upper East Side area, attached to the rear of a billboard on a building.
Description: Feels like I could travel to the neds of the earth and not find something cooler than this.
Spider-Man Noir
You’ll find the Spider-Man Noir bot on the wall of a building towards the left of the Avengers Tower.
Description: Just your average hardboiled, no-nonsense Spider-Bot.
Upper West Side Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Upper West Side area. These are:
Dusk
On the southeast corner of the Upper West Side, the Dusk Spider-Bot is perched on top of a building, attached near a ledge.
Description: I don’t think I’ve ever seen something this dark. Maybe I’m not even seeing it.
Secret Wars
Near the gardens, on the side of the building with the green roof, you’ll find the Secret Wars Spider-Bot.
Description: I feel like this one’s seen some things. Secret things.
Spider-Girl
Go to the very top of the tallest building in the southwest area of Upper West Side and look over the lake. Towards the windows on one side is where you’ll find the Spider-Girl bot attached.
Description: Would you look at that– this one has May’s favorite colors!
Williamsburg Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 2 Spider-Bots found in the Williamsburg area. These are:
Prowler
The Prowler Spider-Bot can be found northeast of the Williamsburg area, attached on the side of a grey building towards the left of the church.
Description: Definitely has the Prowler’s style, wonder if it has his skills?
Scorpion
Towards the south of Williamsburg, you can see this perched high above the ground. Use the building with air vents on top towards the northeast of its location to launch your Web Wings into the air and get the vantage point you need to reach the Scorpion Spider-Bot.
Description: Afraid to get too close to this one. That stinger looks deadly quickly.
Central Park Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 2 Spider-Bots found in the Central Park area. These are:
Iron Spider
The Iron Spider bot is located west of Central Park, beneath the bridge that leads to the road beyond the park.
Description: Can never go wrong with having more arms. Especially if they’re iron-reinforced alloy.
Spider-Man 1602
The Spider-Man 1602 bot can be found sitting on top of large grey rocks at the middle of Central Park.
Description: Look at that frilly neck thing – it’s like fashion from a couple of centuries ago.
Chinatown Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Chinatown area. These are:
Mister Negative
The Mister Negative Spider-Bot can be found floating in the air to the right of the bridge in the Chinatown area that connects to Williamsburg. Climb the tallest building with a roofdeck to the west in order to gain vantage point, then use your Web Wings to glide through and grab the collectible.
Description: Odd energy coming from this one — giving me some negative vibes.
Spider-Armor MK II
The Spider-Armor MK II can be found attached to a mural of a woman with yellow background, near a water tank.
Description: Very light but strong, maybe even bulletproof. And magnetic webshooters too? Gonna mark this one for more research.
Spider-Woman
The Spider-Woman bot can be found attached to a sidewall facing the building with yellow roof corners.
Description: Love the look of this one. Wonder what MJ would think?
Downtown Brooklyn Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 4 Spider-Bots found in the Downtown Brooklyn area. These are:
Mysterio
The Mysterio Spider-Bot can be found on top of a cross-shaped building near Coney Island, to the left.
Description: Whoa– freaky. How did this get here? It’s a mystery.
Peni Parker
The Peni Parker Spider-Bot can be found facing south on the side of a glass building in the northeast of downtown Brooklyn, which features a pool deck.
Description: This one’s got personality. Like a Japanese mecha anime come to life.
Sensational Spider-Man
The Sensational Spider-Man bot can be found attached to a wall in a parking lot situated underneath a highway in the west area of downtown Brooklyn.
Description: Only one word comes to mind when I look at this one. Sensational.
Superior
You can find the Superior Spider-Bot beneath the subway tracks in the District’s eastern reaches.
Description: Superior craftmanship on this one.
Downtown Queens Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 3 Spider-Bots found in the Downtown Queens area. These are:
Gwen Stacy
You can find the Gwen Stacy Spider-Bot attached to the wall of a building to the left of the bridge that leads from Downtown Queens to Little Odessa.
Description: Striking design on this one. Wonder who came up with it?
Into the Spider-Verse
Towards the northwest of Downtown Queens, on a baseball field, you’ll find the Spider-Bot from Into the Spider-Verse on the ground near the white borderline. It’s a very open space, so it shouldn’t be hard to find.
Description: You know, that logo’s not bad. Kind just make you sit up and go, “Hey.”
Stealth
You can find the Stealth Spider-Bot attached to a wall by a door in one of the townhouses, northeast of the Downtown Queens area.
Description: Looks like it has some kind of omni-harmonic mesh construction. If we could make a suit like this, we’d for sure hit the big time.
Financial District Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 2 Spider-Bots found in the Financial District area. These are:
Spider-Ham
The Spider-Ham robot can be located in a small white building attached to a wall near an emergency fire exit, just within the Financial District’s eastern area.
Description: This can’t be real I… kinda love it?
Classic Mysterio
The Classic Mysterio bot can be found floating high up in the air, at the center of the Financial District. Climb one of the tallest buildings in the southeast area with air vents, then use your web wings to glide through and snag the collectible.
Description: Yet another mysterious Spider-Bot. I feel like my mind is playing tricks on me.
Astoria Spider-Bot Locations
There are a total of 4 Spider-Bots found in the Astoria area. These are:
Classic
The Classic Spider-Bot can be found on top of the farthest building to the south of Randall’s Island, located between Harlem and Astoria. Look for the buildings with yellow railings on top and you’ll eventually find the collectible.
Description: Can a Spider-Bot feel old school? Because this one does– in all the right ways.
Mangaverse
The mangaverse Spider bot can be found attached to a wall facing the yard in a huge brick monastery located southeast of Astoria.
Description: This reminds me of some of my favorite mangas– how did they get it to look like that?
Shocker
The Shocker Spider-Bot can be found floating on the air above the park located west of Astoria, near the river. Climb the building facing the river for available air vents. Use that to leap high and Web Wing your way to grab the collectible.
Description: Some kind of weird sound vibration coming off this one. I’m shocked no one has taken care of it yet.
Blood-Spider
The Blood-Spider Bot can be attached to the wall of an old brown building beside a warehouse, just northwest of the Astoria area.
Description: Looks slick, dangerous, and is that red on its legs?
Unfortunately, there are no in-game rewards for collecting all Spider-Bots in Marvel’s Spider-man 2 except for the Funky Wireless Protocols trophy for solving the mystery of the Spider-Bots’ origin.
After collecting all the Spider-Bots, a mysterious portal to another dimension suddenly appears. Emerging from it is a girl, and from the subtitles, I’d learn that she is Delilah. In that particular universe, Delilah seems to play the role of a bartender who occasionally grants favors to individuals. Interestingly, she identified the Spider-Bots as “rogue” and conveyed her awareness of their potential danger, especially how they could negatively impact her business. Without hesitation, she opened a container that unleashed a vortex, promptly sucking in and claiming all the Spider-Bots I had diligently gathered. In an instant, all my efforts vanished without a trace or an explanation.
Delilah, perhaps trying to soothe the blow, remarked that she can always rely on Spider-Man, me in this context, to always do the right thing. Then, she left a cryptic message: If Miguel comes searching for the Spider-Bots, I should tell him “finders keepers.” This suggests a link between the game and the movie.
This leads me to speculate whether she was referencing Miguel O’Hara, another Spider-Man from a different universe. Given the multiverse elements, it prompts the question: is this game’s narrative intertwining with Miguel O’Hara’s storyline from the 2023 film “Across the Spider-Verse”? What do you think? Watch the entire scene at the end of the YouTube video linked above.