Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 released on October 20, 2023 for PlayStation 5. The PC version came later on January 30, 2025, via Steam and Epic Games Store. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. You swing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales in a larger map that now includes Queens and Brooklyn alongside Manhattan. New traversal tools like web-wings and the symbiote powers give more variety in how you move and fight. The villain cast is bigger, the stakes feel higher, and the graphics are pushed further — especially in lighting, cloth detail, and character animations.
Digital Deluxe Edition — what’s included
- All standard edition content
- Extra suits for Peter and Miles
- Photo Mode goodies: frames, stickers
- Early suit/gadget unlocks
- Bonus skill points
Review
On Metacritic, critics highlight how Spider-Man 2 refines what Insomniac built with the first game and Miles Morales. Traversal is the star: swinging is smooth, web-wings add speed, and chaining both together makes New York feel like a playground. Combat is flashier too. Symbiote powers make Peter’s attacks brutal and heavy, while Miles keeps his flair with bio-electric moves. Swapping between them adds welcome variety and prevents the story from sticking to one note.
The city itself stands out. Crowds, traffic, and weather shifts give more atmosphere, and side quests often reveal smaller stories that balance the main narrative. Venom and Kraven bring weight to the plot, but reviews note that pacing sometimes drags when the game leans too hard on repetitive collectibles or stealth missions. Performance on PC is mixed: high-end setups run ray tracing beautifully, but players on mid-range rigs report dips in chaotic fights. Crashes and technical hiccups have also been flagged since launch.
Even with these flaws, the sense of motion and the emotional beats between Peter and Miles keep the game grounded. Critics generally agree it doesn’t reinvent the formula, but it polishes it to a high shine.
Verdict: ambitious, often stunning, and rough at the edges, Spider-Man 2 still swings where it counts.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 140 GB SSD space | 140 GB SSD space |
