Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Guide#
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the third mainline entry in Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man series, following Peter Parker and Miles Morales fighting side by side across New York. Every figure in this section has been verified online, with fact-checking completed on October 8, 2026.
Game Information#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official Title | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 |
| Developer | Insomniac Games |
| PC Port | Nixxes Software |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment (listed as PlayStation Publishing LLC on the Steam store page) |
| PS5 Release Date | October 20, 2023 |
| PC Release Date | January 30, 2025 (Steam and Epic Games Store) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Windows; no PS4 version |
| Genre | Open-world action adventure, single-player |
| Rating | ESRB T (Teen), PEGI 16 |
| Story Missions | 31 |
| Completion Time | Story roughly 17 hours; story plus side content roughly 24 hours; 100% roughly 28.5 hours |
| Trophies / Achievements | 43 (1 platinum, 2 gold, 18 silver, 22 bronze); Steam achievements map one-to-one to trophies |
| Metacritic | PS5 90/100; PC 76/100 |
| Sales | 2.5 million copies in the first 24 hours; 10 million announced in February 2024; roughly 18.2 million cumulative per third-party estimates in August 2026 |
Editions and Pricing#
The PS5 release ships in three editions, and there is no “Ultimate Edition”:
| Edition | Contents | USD Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Base game | $69.99 |
| Digital Deluxe Edition | Base game + 10 exclusive suits (5 for Peter, 5 for Miles) + extra Photo Mode frames and stickers + 2 skill points | $79.99 |
| Collector’s Edition | Standard contents + Deluxe contents + 19-inch physical statue and Steelbook case | $229.99 |
The PC Standard Edition lists at $59.99; the Digital Deluxe Edition is a separate upgrade SKU that bundles the 10 exclusive suits and other extras. All editions carry the same pre-order bonuses: the Arachknight suit for Peter and the Shadow Spider suit for Miles (3 colorways each), early unlock for the Web Grabber, and 3 skill points.
PC Version Features#
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Account Requirement | A linked PSN account is required to play |
| Upscaling | DLSS 3, FSR 3.1 (upscaling + frame generation), XeSS |
| Ray Tracing | Reflections, shadows, ambient occlusion; supports DLSS Ray Reconstruction |
| Ultrawide | 21:9, 32:9, and 48:9 triple-monitor support |
| Controller | Wired DualSense with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback |
| Mouse and Keyboard | Fully remappable bindings |
| Other | Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud saves |
Minimum PC requirements are an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100, 16GB of RAM, a GTX 1650 or RX 5500 XT, and a 140GB SSD; recommended specs are an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 3600 with an RTX 3060 or RX 5700. See Getting Started for full details.
Core Gameplay at a Glance#
| System | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Dual protagonists | Peter Parker and Miles Morales advance in parallel storylines, each with his own ability set |
| Skill Trees | Three in total: Peter-exclusive, Miles-exclusive, and one shared tree; the shared tree holds 26 skills, the Miles tree 17 |
| Gadgets | Five in total: Web Shooters, Upshot, Web Grabber, Concussion Burst, Ricochet Web; plus the Web Line stealth tool unlocked by the story mission “Bad Guys On The Block” |
| Attack Telegraphs | Blue-marked attacks can only be dodged, never parried; yellow/orange-marked attacks can only be parried, never dodged |
| Suits | No stat bonuses and no active abilities — purely cosmetic collectibles; most suits have Styles variants |
| Suit Count | 68 at launch (34 each), now 92 after updates (47 for Peter, 45 for Miles) |
| Collectibles | 160 collection points across the map, broken down in the Collectibles Guide |
| Level Cap | Level 60; New Game+ opens Ultimate Levels that go beyond the cap |
| Fast Travel | No subway system; each district unlocks its own fast travel after reaching that district’s second progress node |
FAQ#
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has the PC version shipped? | Yes, on January 30, 2025, ported by Nixxes Software and including all prior updates |
| What account do I need? | A linked PSN account is required to play |
| Is there New Game+? | Yes. Update 1.002 on March 7, 2024 added New Game+ and mission replay |
| Is there story DLC? | No. Insomniac has confirmed no story DLC of any kind; see DLC Content for details |
| Is PS4 supported? | No. It is exclusive to PS5 and PC |
| How many story missions are there? | 31; the full mission name list is in the Missions Guide |
| How does saving work? | Manual saves are supported across 30 save slots; every district stays open for free roam after the credits |
| Does it support Chinese? | See the language support list published on the Steam store page |
| Does it support Steam Deck? | Compatibility follows the Steam Deck rating shown on the Steam store page |
Related Game Recommendations#
- Cyberpunk 2077 — a sci-fi open-world action RPG
- Diablo IV — a dark-fantasy action RPG built around loot grinding
- Final Fantasy XVI — the mainstream action RPG sequel in the Final Fantasy series
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Remake — the classic seafaring entry in the Assassin’s Creed series
- Monster Hunter Wilds — the latest entry in the action hunting RPG series
Quick Start#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finish the tutorial mission “Surface Tension” and learn basic combat and web-swinging in the Sandman fight |
| 2 | Push the story to mission 2, “One Thing At A Time,” to unlock Marco’s Memories collecting |
| 3 | Photo Op points unlock after mission 3, “Show Me New York” — start shooting all across the city |
| 4 | Mission 6, “Amends,” unlocks Gear Lockers, the Flame quest line, and the Brooklyn Visions Academy missions |
| 5 | Mission 8, “Bad Guys On The Block,” unlocks the Web Line stealth gadget and opens Hunter ambush points |
| 6 | Spend early skill points on the shared tree’s traversal and defensive skills first |
| 7 | Clear Hunter ambush points and take down Hunter bases for rare crafting materials |
| 8 | Once symbiote nests unlock in the story, clean them out with sonic and flame-based attacks |
| 9 | After the credits, clear all 160 collection points district by district to push completion |
| 10 | Start New Game+ and keep growing through Ultimate Levels to finish every achievement |
Section Navigation#
| Page | Contents |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | System requirements, difficulty options, and opening route |
| Missions Guide | The 31 story missions and their unlock points |
| Collectibles Guide | Full category breakdown of the 160 collection points |
| Suit Catalog | The 92-suit count and each suit’s unlock conditions |
| Skills Explained | The structure of the three skill trees and their standout skills |
| Boss Guide | The 9 bosses mapped to their missions |
| DLC Content | The update timeline and the official “no story DLC” position |
Release and Sales Timeline#
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launched on PS5 on October 20, 2023, selling 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours — the fastest-selling title in PlayStation Studios history. It reached 5 million in 11 days, crossed 10 million per the official announcement on February 4, 2024, and passed 11 million as announced on April 20, 2024. Third-party firm Alinea Analytics estimates cumulative sales of roughly 18.2 million copies and over $1.2 billion in revenue as of August 2026.
The PS5 version holds a Metacritic average of 90 (universal acclaim). The PC version, released January 30, 2025, sits at 76 on Metacritic, with 18,791 English Steam reviews at 83% positive (Very Positive) and an 88% positive rate over the most recent 30 days as of October 8, 2026. Ported by Nixxes Software, the PC release ships the full graphics feature set including DLSS 3, FSR 3.1, ray tracing, and triple-monitor ultrawide support, making it the best-looking version available.
Related Games#
- Cyberpunk 2077 — a dense sci-fi open world with story-driven action RPG combat
- Marvel’s Wolverine — the next Insomniac Marvel title built on comparable melee action
- Marvel Rivals — a superhero team shooter featuring Spider-Man and Miles as playable characters
- Monster Hunter Wilds — a modern action hunting RPG with deep traversal and progression
Related Rankings#
Best Open-World Games · Best Open-World Games of All Time
Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — getting started, mission walkthroughs, collectible locations, the suit catalog, skill tree breakdowns, boss strategies, the DLC and update timeline, and achievement routes — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 section.