Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings onto PC: Everything You Need to Know About the Ultimate Web-Slinging Experience
Are you ready to step into the shoes of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face off against some of Marvel’s most iconic villains? Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is finally making its way to PC, offering a host of incredible enhancements, including cutting-edge ray-tracing options, ultra-wide support, and performance-boosting technologies.
With its official PC launch set for January 30, 2025, the team at Nixxes has worked hard to optimize the game for various hardware configurations, ensuring an unparalleled gaming experience. Whether you’re playing on a high-end rig or an older system, there’s a setting for everyone. Let’s dive into all the exciting features awaiting players.
PC-Exclusive Enhancements: A Graphical Showcase
One of the standout features of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC is the incredible level of visual fidelity, thanks to advanced ray-tracing options.
Ray-Tracing Features & Performance
Ray-traced reflections bring the skyscraper-filled city of Marvel’s New York to life as you swing between towering buildings. Additional enhancements, including ray-traced interiors, shadows, and ambient occlusion, add a new level of realism, making every moment more immersive.
For those with high-end gaming setups, an increased ray-tracing geometry detail setting enables higher-quality meshes, resulting in ultra-detailed and more realistic reflections. The game also includes a ray-tracing object range slider, allowing you to fine-tune how objects are considered for ray-tracing.
NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction for Enhanced Visuals
NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction further enhances ray-tracing quality by combining denoising and upscaling processes into a single step. This results in more detailed reflections, sharper shadows, and improved ambient occlusion. Two models of NVIDIA’s Ray Reconstruction are available: the DLSS 3.5 model and an improved version designed specifically for RTX 40-series GPUs and newer.
Question for Readers: How important is ray tracing to your gaming experience? Do you prefer higher fidelity or better performance?
Ultra-Wide Support for a Cinematic Experience
Players using ultra-wide monitors can enjoy full support for aspect ratios like 21:9, 32:9, and even 48:9 for triple monitor setups. Nixxes has meticulously adapted all in-game cinematics to be fully viewable in aspect ratios up to 32:9, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience.
Question for Readers: Do you play on an ultra-wide monitor, and how does it change your gaming experience?
Performance-Boosting Technologies
To maximize performance across various PC configurations, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 includes support for:
- NVIDIA DLSS 3
- AMD FSR 3.1
- Intel XeSS upscaling
These technologies allow players to enjoy smoother frame rates and higher resolutions, even on mid-range hardware. For those without ray-tracing capabilities, the game offers dynamic resolution scaling and a wide array of graphics presets to optimize performance.
Question for Readers: Do you prioritize high frame rates or maximum visual fidelity when adjusting your game settings?
PC System Requirements
To ensure Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 runs smoothly on your system, here’s a breakdown of the recommended PC specifications:
| Performance | Minimum | Recommended | High | High Ray Tracing | Very High Ray Tracing | Ultimate Ray Tracing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720P @ 30 FPS | 1080P @ 60 FPS | 1440P @ 60 FPS | 1440P @ 60 FPS | 1440P @ 60 FPS | 4K @ 60 FPS |
| Graphics Preset | Very Low | Medium | High | High RT | Very High RT | Ultimate RT |
| GPU | GTX 1650 / RX 5500 XT | RTX 3060 / RX 5700 | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 | RTX 4070 / RX 7900 XT | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX | RTX 4090 |
| CPU | i3-8100 / Ryzen 3 3100 | i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | i7-12700K / Ryzen 9 5900X | i9-12900K / Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Storage | 140 GB SSD | 140 GB SSD | 140 GB SSD | 140 GB SSD | 140 GB SSD | 140 GB SSD |
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses
Two editions of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be available at launch:
- Standard Edition
- Digital Deluxe Edition (DDE)
Players can upgrade to the DDE if they already own the Standard Edition. Additionally, pre-order perks include:
- Arachknight Suit (Peter)
- Shadow-Spider Suit (Miles)
- Web Grabber gadget
- +3 Skill Points
Players who connect to a PlayStation Network account will also receive the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit, along with additional benefits like trophies and friend management.
Marvel Rivals Collaboration
To celebrate Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 coming to PC, Peter Parker’s Advanced Suit 2.0 will be available in Marvel Rivals starting January 29 at 6 PM PST.
With incredible PC enhancements, a robust suite of ray-tracing features, and support for the latest performance technologies, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to be one of the best superhero gaming experiences ever. Whether you’re swinging through Marvel’s New York at ultra-high resolutions or enjoying the action on a mid-range PC, there’s something for everyone.
Are you ready to take on Venom, Kraven, and more in the ultimate Spider-Man experience? Let us know in the comments!