Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, originally released for the PlayStation 5 in October 2023, is set to swing onto PC platforms via Steam and Epic Games Store on January 30, 2025. This highly anticipated release is being brought to PC by Sony Interactive Entertainment, in collaboration with Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software.
Exciting News for PC Gamers
Nixxes Software, who previously worked on the PC versions of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, is continuing their collaboration with Insomniac Games and Marvel Games to bring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to a new audience. Julian Huijbregts, Nixxes Community Manager, expressed excitement about bringing the title to PC players, promising enhanced ray-tracing options that will take full advantage of different hardware configurations. More technical details, including system requirements, are expected closer to launch.
Expanding Spider-Man 2 Reach
Marvel Games Executive Producer Eric Monacelli highlighted that the decision to bring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to PC was driven by a desire to introduce Spider-Man’s iconic characters and thrilling storylines to a wider audience. The PC version will feature enhancements that will allow players to experience the full intensity of the game’s web-slinging action.
Insomniac’s Core Technology Director Mike Fitzgerald echoed this sentiment, praising Nixxes’ efforts in optimizing the game for PC. With the addition of keyboard and mouse controls, ultra-widescreen support, and a variety of graphical settings, the game is tailored to PC players while maintaining the high-quality gameplay that made it a hit on the PS5.
Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions
Fans who pre-purchase Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC will gain access to a variety of exclusive content, including early unlocks for suits, gadgets, and extra skill points. The pre-order bonuses include:
- Arachknight Suit (Peter Parker) with three color variants
- Shadow-Spider Suit (Miles Morales) with three color variants
- Early unlock of the Web Grabber gadget
- +3 Skill Points
There are two available editions
- Standard Edition: Includes the full game and all updates since its original PS5 release, such as 14 new suits, New Game+ mode, Ultimate Levels, Time of Day options, Post-Game Achievements, and additional features in Photo Mode, including the fun Action Figure Mode.
- Digital Deluxe Edition: Offers everything in the Standard Edition, plus five exclusive suits for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, along with extra Photo Mode items and early unlocks for the Arachknight Suit, Shadow-Spider Suit, Web Grabber gadget, and +5 skill points.
Expanding the World of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 offers an immersive experience in an expanded version of Marvel’s New York, which now includes two new boroughs, Brooklyn and Queens, alongside iconic locations such as Coney Island. Players will be able to freely explore the city, utilizing both Spider-Men’s unique traversal abilities, including the new Web Wings feature, to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
The game’s story revolves around Peter and Miles facing off against Venom and a new symbiote threat, while battling iconic villains like Kraven the Hunter and the Lizard. Players will experience dynamic combat through Peter’s new symbiote abilities and Miles’ bio-electric venom powers, along with high-tech gadgets that provide extensive customization and gameplay depth.
Accessibility Features
In an effort to make the game more accessible to a broader audience, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will include a range of features designed to accommodate players of all abilities, continuing Insomniac Games’ focus on creating inclusive gaming experiences.
As excitement builds for this release, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 promises to deliver a thrilling and accessible web-slinging adventure for PC gamers when it launches on January 30, 2025.
Prepare to mask up and dive into a city in chaos as the Spider-Men fight to save New York and the ones they love from looming threats.
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