Alongside these stability measures, the patch resolves crashes in specific missions—such as in the final Mysterio mission while wearing the Bodega Cat Suit and during menu closures when audio fragments are playing. Other enhancements include improved mouse sensitivity adjustability, better screen space reflections, and corrections to visual bugs like darkened or flickering character eyes. Additional fixes ensure better compatibility with Nintendo Switch Pro controllers via Steam Input, address issues in New Game+ prompts, and enhance NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction functionality.

Patch Notes for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC – Patch 2 (1.212):

• Various crash fixes and stability improvements.
• Temporarily removed Anti-Lag 2 to improve stability on AMD graphics cards.
• Fixed a crash that could occur in the final Mysterio mission while wearing the Bodega Cat Suit.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when closing the menu while an audio fragment is playing.
• Improved adjustability of Mouse Sensitivity.
• Improved screen space reflections.
• Fixed a bug that could cause character eyes to appear darkened or flickering.
• Nintendo Switch Pro controllers can now be used with Steam Input.
• Resolved a New Game+ bug that stopped the prompt to pick up the Sleeping Dart in “The Flames Have Been Lit” from working when using mouse and keyboard.
• NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction can now be used at Native resolution and with Ultra Performance upscaling.
• Fixed a bug that caused issues with XeGTAO when disabling Anti-Aliasing or enabling Ray Reconstruction.
• Resolved a timing-related bug that could cause the player to be positioned lower to the ground than intended during the Wind Tunnel tutorial.
• Various user interface related bug fixes.
• Various visual bug fixes.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is an action-adventure game by Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Continuing the story of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, players face formidable foes like Kraven the Hunter and Venom.

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This patch also improves controller functionality by correcting DualShock 4 button prompts when Steam Input is enabled and resolves a frame rate related bug that previously blocked progression during the ‘Show Me New York’ mission. Insomniac Games continues to closely monitor crash reports and player feedback, with their QA and development teams actively working on further patches to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Patch Notes for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Hotfix v1.202:

• Various crash fixes and stability improvements.
• Fixed a bug that could cause Achievements not being awarded on some configurations.
• Achievements will now be unlocked retroactively after updating and loading a save file.
• Triangle and Square button prompts now display correctly on DualShock 4 controllers with Steam Input enabled.
• Resolved a frame rate related bug that could block players during the mission “Show Me New York.”

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a 2023 action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Based on the iconic Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, the game draws on decades of comic book lore and various media adaptations for its narrative.

Initially released on the PS5, the game was later ported to PC. However, the PC version has received a lot of criticism, facing numerous issues at launch. As a result, it currently has an overwhelming majority of negative reviews on Steam.

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The PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 supports improved features over the PS5 Pro version, though they can be quite demanding and require high-end hardware. This includes graphical options for higher quality ray-traced reflections, ray-traced shadows, and ray-traced ambient occlusion. As a general rule, most PS5 Pro graphical settings are equivalent to high or very high settings on PC. The draw distance and RT BVH are better on PC’s highest setting. Additionally, Ray Reconstruction on modern NVIDIA GPUs does a good job of improving the quality of some reflections and far shadows.

However, not all areas of visuals favor the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. There are some assets that look sharper on PS5 Pro when viewed in reflections. Furthermore, key light shadows also favor the PS5 Pro version, especially in terms of far shadows. The PC version is also missing some texture detail, such as textures for the ground cracking when Spider-Man jumps from a high building.

In terms of image quality, the PS5 Pro runs Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 at a dynamic 4K (2160p) in Fidelity Pro mode, which is then upscaled to 4K via PSSR. The PC version is able to run at native 4K and offers better image reconstruction via DLSS on NVIDIA GPUs.

With regards to performance, the PS5 Pro version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 targets a frame rate of 60 fps with VRR and 120 Hz output enabled in Fidelity Pro mode, though it generally averages at around 50 fps. On capable systems, the PC version can push further and run at higher frame rates. That said, the PC version currently suffers from random crashes no matter what hardware specs it runs on.

On the whole, the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 delivers some worthwhile graphical upgrades over the Sony’s mid-gen PS5 while also falling short in other areas. However, its technical issues currently make it tough to recommend over the PS5 Pro version.

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As of now, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has received around 4,000 reviews on Steam (via), almost 57% of which are positive. The reason behind the mixed reviews involves a range of technical issues that the game’s PC port is apparently plagued with. As seen below, one Steam user took sums it up nicely using a popular cautionary warning given to a young Peter Parker by his uncle Ben, saying, “with great port comes great responsibility”.

Another Steam user criticized Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software for releasing a port that, in their view, isn’t finished or optimized for PC. Many other reviews highlighted the poor performance, ray tracing-related bugs, and frequent crashes, pointing towards the possibility of a memory leak. Some also mentioned getting stutters when making quick turns while swinging around the game’s open world.

In comparison to the current positive review percentage of 56.9% for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered has a positive review percentage of 95.88%, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has a positive review percentage of 93.25%. Meanwhile, other first-party PlayStation titles like Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (89.87% positive reviews), Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (77.64% positive reviews), Horizon Forbidden West (89.63% positive reviews) have also fared a lot better than the latest web-swinging adventure. Despite having several technical issues of its own at launch, The Last of Us Part 1 currently has a higher positive review percentage of 76.79%.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released for PS5 on October 20, 2023, and for PC on January 30, 2025. The game is developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It draws inspiration from the comic book mythology and various other media adaptations of the Marvel Comics character. The story follows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face off against Kraven the Hunter and the alien Venom symbiote.

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Before we delve into the best settings for the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, make sure you’ve updated your GPU drivers and Windows to their latest respective versions. Additionally, disable or close any unnecessary background applications in order to reduce the CPU overhead as much as possible. The settings detailed ahead should provide a more optimized balance between graphics and frame rate compared to the presets available in-game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Best Settings

The settings below are there to serve as a broad starting point for further optimization based on your specific hardware specs. As a result, you may need to further tweak some settings until you find a sweet spot based on your display’s refresh rate and the overall performance you seek.

DISPLAY

• Window Mode: Fullscreen
• Display Resolution: as per the max resolution of your display or preference
• Refresh rate: as per the max display refresh of your display or preference
• VSYNC: On on a non-VRR/G-sync display, Off on a VRR/G-sync display
• HDR Max Luminance: On an HDR display, set the value (in nits) based on your display’s peak brightness value on a 10% window
• Upscale Method: NVIDIA DLSS on supported Nvidia GPUs, XeSS on Intel GPUs, and AMD FSR 3.1 on AMD and DLSS non-compliant Nvidia GPUs
• Upscale Quality: Quality (or Balanced, depending on target frame rate)
• Dynamic Resolution Scaling: Off

GRAPHICS

• Texture Quality: Very High (drop to High if VRAM is 8 GB or below)
• Texture Filtering: 8x on mid-range GPU, 16x on high-end GPU
• Shadow Quality: Medium to High, depending on target frame rate
• Ambient Occlusion: SSAO
• Screen Space Reflections: High
• Ray-traced Reflections: High
• Ray-traced Interiors: High
• Ray-traced Shadows: Off
• Ray-traced Ambient Occlusion: Off
• Ray-tracing Geometry Detail: High
• Ray-tracing Object Range: 6 to 8, depending on the CPU specs and target frame rate
• Level of Detail: High
• Traffic Density: Very Low to Low, depending on CPU overhead and target frame rate
• Crowd Density: Very Low, depending on CPU overhead and target frame rate
• Hair Quality: Medium (not particularly noticeable outside of cutscenes and close range)
• Weather particle quality: Medium to High, depending on target frame rate
• Depth of Field: Low
• Bloom: On
• Motion Blur Strength: 1
• Field of View: set according to preference and display aspect ratio

Steam Deck Optimized Settings

The settings below are for getting the best possible performance on the Steam Deck.

DISPLAY

• Window Mode: Fullscreen
• Display Resolution: 1280 x 800
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz
• VSYNC: Off
• Upscale Method: AMD FSR 3.1
• Upscale Quality: Ultra Performance
• Dynamic Resolution Scaling: Off

GRAPHICS

• Texture Quality: Very Low
• Texture Filtering: Trilinear
• Shadow Quality: Very Low
• Ambient Occlusion: Off
• Screen Space Reflections: Off
• Ray-traced Reflections: Off
• Ray-traced Interiors: Off
• Ray-traced Shadows: Off
• Ray-traced Ambient Occlusion: Off
• Level of Detail: Very Low
• Traffic Density: Very Low
• Crowd Density: Very Low
• Hair Quality: Very Low
• Weather particle quality: Low
• Depth of Field: Off
• Bloom: On
• Motion Blur Strength: 1
• Field of View: 0

As seen in the video above, even at the lowest settings, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 runs at a highly variable frame rate on Steam Deck that usually hovers in the 35 to 50 fps range during gameplay. In order to run the game with a relatively consistent frame time delivery, set the frame limit to 40 fps on the LCD version of the handheld and 45 fps on the OLED version via the Steam Deck overlay.

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As the PC release date of January 30, 2025, for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 approaches, concerns have emerged regarding Sony Interactive Entertainment’s handling of the game’s launch. The game is not yet available for pre-purchase on either Steam or the Epic Games Store, despite store pages listing pre-purchase bonuses. Review codes have also yet to be sent out.

The Steam page for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 details incentives for early buyers, including early unlocks for the Arachknight Suit for Peter with three color variants, Shadow-Spider Suit for Miles with three color variants, and the Web Grabber gadget. However, as of now, the option to pre-purchase remains unavailable, leaving potential players in a state of uncertainty over the game’s PC launch. Moreover, there is no information on the Steam store page regarding the game’s minimum and recommended system requirements. To add further confusion, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Steam store page in Japan is disabled entirely.

Addressing the issue, Aaron Jason Espinoza, Senior Community Manager at Insomniac Games, had stated that the developer is still coordinating with partners to finalize pre-purchase arrangements, indicating that it may take longer than originally expected. This situation unfolds amid major leadership changes within Sony Group. Hiroki Totoki, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, is set to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer starting April 1, 2025, succeeding Kenichiro Yoshida. Additionally, Hideaki Nishino has been appointed as the head of Sony’s PlayStation business. Meanwhile, Herman Hulst will continue to serve as CEO of the Studio Business Group and will report to Nishino.

These leadership transitions and the handling of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s PC launch raise concerns about Sony Interactive Entertainment’s future strategy and its commitment to supporting the PC platform with ports of its first-party PlayStation titles. The lukewarm reception of its recent PC releases, indicated by their concurrent player counts during their launch periods on Steam, may have led the company to reassess its approach to PC releases.

It’s tough to say what Sony Interactive Entertainment plans on doing with the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The likely scenario is that the PC version has been delayed by a few weeks or months, owing to the port’s development taking longer than expected.  There’s also the possibility that the company may be reconsidering its mandatory third-party account requirement. As of now, players will need a PSN account in order to run the game. Either way, come tomorrow, we’ll finally have some answers regarding this bizarre predicament.

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The recent version 1.004.000 brought substantial enhancements for PS5 Pro users, including a suite of new graphical modes to leverage the console’s advanced capabilities. With options like Performance Pro and Fidelity Pro, players can select their preferred balance of frame rate and visual fidelity. These modes also introduce new graphical toggles, allowing players to fine-tune features such as ray-traced reflections, ambient occlusion, and sun shadows in cityscapes, significantly enriching the in-game visual experience.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update 1.004.001 Full Patch Notes

• Fixes and Improvements
  • Corrected an issue with Miles Morales’ Advanced Tech Suit mask appearing white across different styles.
  • Stability improvements for smoother gameplay experience.
  • Addressed flickering issues during fast travel.
  • Adjusted localized options descriptions for improved accuracy and user understanding.
• Graphics Modes and Toggles (Introduced in previous update 1.004.000)
  • Performance Pro Mode (Default for PS5 Pro): Targets 60 FPS with high image quality using PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). Enables ray-traced reflections, water, and interior windows.
  • Fidelity Pro Mode: Targets 30 FPS, focusing on maximum graphical detail and new ray-tracing features with potential for intermediate frame rates when used with VRR or 120 Hz display options.
• New Graphical Toggles
  • RT Key Light Shadows: Calculates sun shadows at distance for city views in Fidelity Pro mode.
  • RT Reflections & Interiors: Sets ray-tracing quality for reflections and window interiors, with options for medium (half render resolution) and high (full render resolution).
  • RT Ambient Occlusion: Adds ambient lighting effects with adjustable quality levels; enhances the realism of shadows and lighting, especially in urban scenes.

In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, players return to an expanded New York City with both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as playable characters. The sequel builds on its predecessors with an engaging storyline, new powers, and an array of villains, including Kraven the Hunter and Venom.

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The official Belgian and Dutch PlayStation websites have been updated with a new PS Plus Premium banner that prominently features Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, suggesting that the game may be headed to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s subscription service sometime soon.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released about a year ago on October 20, 2023, so it entirely makes sense for the web-swinging adventure to hit PS Plus. The interesting thing to note here, however, is that the game only appears to be headed to the most expensive tier of the subscription service i.e. PS Plus Premium. The banner suggests that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will not arrive on the PS Plus Extra catalog, at least not for a while. This may just be marketing, however, and the game may well be available for both PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers. Only time will tell whether that’s the case, however.

Previously, leaked concept art fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 had potentially revealed the villain featured in future DLC. It presumably came from the infamous Insomniac Games data theft incident. While the developer has yet to official announce any story DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we have a pretty good hint regarding the identity of its featured villain. The leaked concept art revealed that the antagonist featured in the game’s possible story DLC is none other than The Beetle. Earlier, game files allegedly found as part of the Insomniac Games data theft incident also included mention of a Beetle DLC. The files contained references to Janice and a list of missions alongside XP Rewards for their completion. In the Spider-Man universe, Janice Lincoln, identified as Tombstone’s daughter, transforms into the supervillain Beetle. By admiring her father’s criminal pursuits, she was prohibited from involvement.

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Complete Patch Notes for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Version 1.003.001

• Suit Fixes:
  • Addressed an issue where the Spider logo clipped through the chest of the Last Stand suit.
  • Addressed an issue where the Spider logo clipped through the back of the Webbed suit while playing in Performance mode.
  • Recolored the soles of the Amazing 2 suit from red to black per community feedback.
• Performance Fixes:
  • Addressed a commonly reported crash.
  • Added additional stability and fixes.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games, is an action-adventure game set in an open-world version of New York City. The game is a sequel to Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, continuing the story of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face new challenges and enemies. The game features an expansive map, dynamic combat, and a rich narrative that intertwines the lives of its two protagonists.

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After the last patch, the classic variant suit in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 faced an issue where alternative colors were removed for it. While there are no detailed patch notes for this update, this could be a hotfix to resolve the bug that was included in the last patch.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update 1.002.004 Patch Notes [April 23]

Suit

• Addresses an issue where the Classic Suit variants were unusable (via 1.002.003)

Based on the official patch notes, this update deals with the bug with the Classic Suit. Don’t expect any further changes to the game.

If you have forgotten the changes in the last update to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, here’s what was included in it.

One of the main improvements in the patch concerned the appearance of various suits worn by the game’s protagonist. Issues such as waviness in masks and lenses on certain suits, including the Amazing 2 Suit, had been fixed. Additionally, blurriness observed in the webbing of the Classic Suit was addressed. Moreover, visual glitches like glowing lights around Peter’s Hellfire Gala mask and an orb of light on the Iron Spider Suit had been resolved.

Moving on to gameplay, several issues affecting user save data were tackled. Instances where save data would disappear, particularly after the v. 1.002.000 update, were fixed. Another significant fix involves correcting prompts that erroneously suggested starting a new game instead of continuing with the existing New Game Plus (NG+) save file. Furthermore, issues related to in-game mechanics, such as the movement of the sun during specific time settings and missing tutorial prompts, were addressed.

You can read more on the last update for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 through our coverage of the patch notes.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is out now exclusively for the PS5.

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