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Release Date | |
Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 20, 2023 |
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Rogue Factor | Insomniac Games |
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Nacon | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
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Action-Adventure, Third-Person, Exploration, Horror | Action-Adventure, Open World, Superhero, Third-Person |
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Unreal Engine 5 | Proprietary (Insomniac Games' in-house engine, evolved from previous Spider-Man titles) |
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Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+) | Teen |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 |
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$69.99 | $69.99 |
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N/A | Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features an expanded open-world New York City, roughly twice the size of the map in the first game. It includes all of Manhattan from the previous titles, plus two new boroughs: Queens (Peter's home borough, featuring residential areas like Astoria) and Brooklyn (Miles' home borough, featuring areas like Williamsburg and Coney Island). The map is incredibly detailed, with seamless transitions between boroughs via bridges or web-swinging/gliding. Traversal is significantly enhanced with the addition of Web Wings for gliding and Slingshot Launch for rapid forward momentum. |
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N/A | Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a purely single-player experience. There are no multiplayer modes. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Available in Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition (10 unique suits - 5 for Peter, 5 for Miles, additional Photo Mode items, 2 skill points), and Collector's Edition (SteelBook display case, 19-inch statue featuring both Spider-Men battling Venom, all Digital Deluxe content). |
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N/A | Insomniac Games has released free updates including New Game+, new suits, mission replay, and accessibility features. Larger story DLC or expansions have not been officially announced as of mid-2024, but are a possibility based on past Insomniac titles. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by Insomniac Games' proprietary engine, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 showcases stunning visuals on the PlayStation 5. It features incredibly detailed character models, lifelike animations, a densely populated and realistic New York City, and advanced lighting and reflection effects (including extensive ray tracing options for reflections and shadows). Offers various graphics modes (Fidelity for max visuals/RT at 30FPS, Performance for 60FPS with dynamic resolution/less RT, and modes for 120Hz displays with VRR). |
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N/A | Original score composed by John Paesano, featuring heroic orchestral themes for both Spider-Men, intense action cues, and emotional character motifs. The soundtrack dynamically shifts with gameplay. Sound design is immersive, with distinct web-swinging sounds, impactful combat effects, unique sounds for Symbiote and Venom powers, and the bustling ambience of New York City. |
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N/A | Features a clean and dynamic HUD displaying health, Focus meter (for finishers/healing), gadget/ability cooldowns, and contextual prompts. A mini-map aids navigation. The main menu provides access to the map, missions, character (skills, suits, gadgets), collectibles, and settings. The FNSM App is used for side activities and requests. Photo Mode is robust. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Offers a wide range of accessibility options, building on Insomniac's previous efforts. Includes customizable controls, extensive subtitle and caption options, options to simplify QTEs, aim assist, options for puzzle timing, high contrast modes for shaders, audio cues for collectibles and combat, gameplay speed modifiers (slow down game speed), and more. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Estimated 1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, Upscaling likely needed) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: Estimated recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High on PC. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs for PC version. GPU: Estimated recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High on PC. GPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop GPUs for PC version. 8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB strongly recommended for PC. Storage: NVMe SSD mandatory for PC. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better (Estimated for PC) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would be better.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for a stable 60 FPS experience. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1080p at 60 FPS. The RTX 4060 Laptop with DLSS 3 would be an excellent choice here. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for this tier. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12650H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Medium settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 30 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Note that the GTX 1070 does not support DLSS, so FSR or TSR must be used. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX card is highly recommended for access to DLSS. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling crucial) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra on PC. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPU for PC version. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra on PC. Upscaling essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs for PC version. 12GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 32GB RAM essential for smoother 1440p high settings on PC. Storage: NVMe SSD required for PC. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be ideal.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official CPU recommendation for 1440p High settings. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Official GPU recommendation for 1440p High at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3080 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would offer a better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultimate (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Aggressive Upscaling + Frame Gen Required) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance/Ultra Performance + Frame Generation)) CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS Ultimate on PC. CPU (Laptop): Absolute flagship laptop CPUs for PC. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultimate on PC, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR with Frame Generation. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU, would be pushed to its limits. Aggressive upscaling mandatory for PC. RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultimate on PC. Storage: NVMe SSD required for PC. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX/14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (Estimated for PC) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **This would be the target. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would aim for a more comfortable experience. (Highly Speculative for PC)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 4K, Ultra settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Ultra Preset, 4K resolution, targeting 30 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official 'Ultra' tier desktop CPU. The CPU requirement does not increase from the 1080p recommended spec, indicating the game is heavily GPU-bound at 4K. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs are still recommended to ensure no bottlenecks for the flagship GPUs needed for 4K. GPU: Official 'Ultra' tier desktop GPUs. The target is a cinematic 30 FPS, highlighting the extreme demand of the Ultra preset. GPU (Laptop): Only the absolute flagship laptop GPU is suitable for a playable 4K experience. A future RTX 5080 Laptop would be a much better target for higher framerates. RAM: 16GB of RAM is the official recommendation, though 32GB may provide a smoother experience. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for all tiers. This is critical for loading the high-fidelity assets and reducing texture streaming issues. Type: SSD | Spec: 98 GB minimum install size (PS5). PC version likely similar or larger (Speculative). NVMe SSD Required. Note: An NVMe SSD would be mandatory for the PC version for optimal performance and to leverage fast loading. Type: NVMe |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported and recommended for newer hardware. | Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1909 or newer) / Windows 11 (Speculative for PC) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10/11 would be required for a PC port. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen and Nanite. | Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate (Speculative for PC) Explanation: DX12 Ultimate would likely be required for advanced features like extensive ray tracing on PC. |
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