Sony revealed at Comic-Con that the highly anticipated Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will arrive on PC on January 30, 2025. The game, developed by Insomniac Games, will continue the adventure of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, who face the villain Venom with unique abilities, now adapted for PC players. The announcement reinforces Sony's strategy of expanding access to its major releases.
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The PC version features enhanced graphics, with support for ray tracing, significantly improving lighting and shadow effects. Additionally, the team made specific adjustments to ensure the game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations. This development was carried out in partnership with Nixxes Software, a studio renowned for its expertise in porting games to PC. The title will now be available on popular platforms such as Steam and the Epic Games Store, offering players more options.
Sony's PC game expansion
Sony is accelerating its strategy of expanding its PC-exclusive games offering, as demonstrated by successful titles such as "God of War" and "Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales." With the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the company reinforces its commitment to reaching new audiences and expanding its launch platforms, further diversifying the market and strengthening its presence across different devices. Thus, Sony seeks to expand its influence, attracting players across multiple platforms and growing its global audience.
This transition from consoles to PC has been positive for the company, as Julian Huijbregts, Nixxes' manager, highlighted: "The experience of bringing the Spider-Man franchise to PC has been incredible. We're excited to continue this collaboration and offer an optimized version for PC gamers."
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Available Editions
At launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature two editions: the "Standard Edition" and the "Digital Deluxe Edition." Both versions will include all content previously released for PlayStation 5, including new costumes, improved difficulty levels, and exclusive achievements.
The Standard Edition offers the full game with all the latest patches and updates. It features New Game+ mode and 14 new costumes, including versions of the Symbiote Suit. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers additional benefits, such as exclusive costumes for Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as well as early unlocks of special items and skill points.
Nixxes Software and the PC adaptation
Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have joined forces to develop the PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Players can expect graphical enhancements that take advantage of advanced hardware, with numerous customization options. These include higher resolutions and detailed performance settings.
Technical details and additional features will be announced soon, closer to launch. In the meantime, interested parties can now add the game to their wishlists on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This will help us anticipate the arrival of one of 2025's biggest PC releases, building even more anticipation.
