Spider-Man 2, the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive game featuring Peter Parker’s battle against Venom, is finally making its way to PC. The game, originally released on PS5 in October 2023, is set to be available on Steam starting January 30, 2025. This move by Sony to bring their first-party exclusives to PC relatively quickly after their console release shows an effort to expand their audience and reach a wider player base.
However, one thing to note is that Spider-Man 2 on PC will still require a PSN login, a controversial trend that has been met with backlash from players. Despite being offline and single-player games, PlayStation titles on Steam still mandate a PSN login, causing frustration among the gaming community. This login requirement has led to negative reviews for games like God of War Ragnarök, which recently came to PC.
The port of Spider-Man 2 is being handled by Nixxes Software, the same studio working on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. While the game boasts larger and more stunning visuals compared to its predecessor, some players have noted that the increased scope does not always translate to a more compelling story or engaging open-world exploration. Nevertheless, the game offers top-notch side quests and is expected to benefit from player-created mods.
Insomniac Games, the developer behind Spider-Man 2, has several other Marvel projects in the works, including Wolverine and a possible multi-part Spider-Man 3. Additionally, the studio has plans for X-Men games as part of a licensing agreement with Disney. These upcoming projects were revealed last year following a hack of the studio’s private information.
Overall, the arrival of Spider-Man 2 on PC marks an exciting development for fans of the series who are eager to experience the game on a new platform. With its impending release on Steam, players can look forward to diving into the action-packed world of Spider-Man once again, this time on their PC screens.
