If you're looking to earn some XP or just want some amusement in the vast open world, you'll need to know how to trigger crimes in Spider-Man 2. The vast city in Insomniac's Marvel games is always brimming with activity, from robberies in progress to getaway cars you need to stop.
In this guide, we'll explain how to trigger crimes in Spider-Man 2. Not only is this a good distraction if you aren't ready to move on to the next story mission just yet, but also crucial in unlocking the next objective in some instances.
For more on the game, you can't miss our overall Spider-Man 2 walkthrough hub. Within that, you can check out the full missions list, plus a guide on how to change suits.
How to trigger crimes in Spider-Man 2
The best way to trigger crimes in Spider-Man 2 is to constantly swing around New York, spamming the R3 button.
In Spider-Man 2, R3 is the command to ping your radar, displaying any nearby objectives, collectables, or points of interest. Provided you're moving at some speed while travelling through the Big Apple as Peter or Miles, constantly bringing up the radar is the quickest way to spot any crimes in progress.
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This method may not necessarily cause new crimes to spawn any faster, but all you can feasibly do is cover as wide a distance as possible while keeping your eyes open. You'll have plenty of spontaneous crimes to deal with, ranging from bank robberies to vans packed with goons for you to stop.
It's a good way to earn a bit of extra XP without delving into another mission, and thanks to their endless nature, means you'll always have something to do in Spider-Man 2's open world, even if you've completed everything the game has to offer.
That's it for our guide on how to trigger crimes in Spider-Man 2! For even more on the wall-crawler's latest adventure, check out how to switch between Peter and Miles, plus how to get City Tokens.