In an exciting announcement at New York Comic Con 2024, Insomniac Games revealed that the critically acclaimed Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally making its way to PC. Set to release on January 30, 2025, this move continues PlayStation's recent trend of bringing its exclusive titles to the PC gaming community.
A Collaboration of Talent
The PC port is being developed by Nixxes Software, the same team responsible for successfully bringing the previous Spider-Man games to the platform. Working closely with Insomniac Games, PlayStation, and Marvel Games, Nixxes aims to deliver an optimized experience that takes full advantage of PC hardware capabilities.
Enhanced Features for PC
Julian Huijbregts, Community Manager at Nixxes, promises "a suite of enhanced features, including enhanced ray-tracing options," allowing the game to shine on a variety of PC setups. While specific details and recommended specs are yet to be announced, PC gamers can expect the same level of polish seen in previous PlayStation-to-PC ports.
Edition Options
Two editions will be available at launch:
- Standard Edition: Includes the complete game and all post-launch updates from the PS5 version, such as:
- 14 new suits
- New Game+ mode
- Ultimate Levels
- Time of Day options
- Post-Game Achievements
- Action Figure Mode in Photo Mode
- Accessibility features like Screen Reader and Audio Descriptions
- Digital Deluxe Edition: Offers everything in the Standard Edition plus:
- 10 exclusive suits (5 each for Peter Parker and Miles Morales)
- Early unlocks for special suits and gadgets
- Additional skill points and Photo Mode items
No Plans for Additional Story Content
While the PC release is certainly cause for celebration, Insomniac Games has confirmed that there are "no additional story content planned for Marvel's Spider-Man 2." This news may disappoint fans hoping for expansions, but it ensures that PC players will have access to the complete Spider-Man 2 experience right from launch.
A Milestone for Insomniac Games
The PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coincides with Insomniac Games' 30th anniversary celebrations. Mike Fitzgerald, Core Technology Director at Insomniac, expressed excitement about bringing their labor of love to a new audience, complete with keyboard and mouse controls, ultra-widescreen support, and numerous graphical options.
Wishlist Now Available
PC gamers eager to join Peter Parker and Miles Morales in their latest adventure can now add Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to their wishlists on both Steam and the Epic Games Store.
As January 30, 2025 approaches, the anticipation builds for what promises to be another stellar addition to the PC gaming library. Whether you're a longtime fan or newcomer to the series, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC is shaping up to be a web-slinging spectacular that shouldn't be missed.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Web Swings to PC in January 2025
Port work done by Nixxes Software
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