Spider-Man 2 PC Features Revealed
Nixxes Reveals Key PC Features and Specs for Spider-Man 2 Ahead of its Steam and Epic Games Store Debut
As Marvel's Spider-Man 2 prepares to swing onto PC on January 30, 2025, fans have been eagerly awaiting details on what new features and optimizations will be available on the platform. Just one day before its launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store, developer Nixxes provided a comprehensive breakdown of the PC-specific features, including enhanced graphics options, upscaling technologies, and full ultrawide resolution support. Along with these updates, Nixxes revealed the PC specs required to run Spider-Man 2 smoothly at various settings, from minimum to ultra-ray-tracing.
Enhanced Features for a Cutting-Edge Experience
Originally released on PS5 in October 2023, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 earned critical acclaim for its action-packed gameplay and stunning visuals. With the game’s upcoming PC release, players can expect a host of new features designed to take full advantage of high-end hardware.
The PC version of the game will support ultrawide monitors (21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios), including setups with three monitors in a 48:9 aspect ratio, offering players a truly immersive experience while exploring the streets of New York City as Peter Parker and Miles Morales. For players with powerful graphics cards, ray tracing is included to further enhance lighting and environmental detail. The game will also incorporate Nvidia DLSS Ray Reconstruction to improve ray tracing quality on compatible GPUs like the RTX 40 and 50 series. Additionally, Spider-Man 2 will support AMD's FSR and Intel’s XeSS upscaling technologies, ensuring smooth performance on a variety of supported hardware.
PC Specifications
For those looking to enjoy Spider-Man 2 at optimal settings, Nixxes provided the full range of system requirements to help guide players. Here’s a breakdown of what players will need at different levels of performance:
Minimum Settings: 720p resolution at 30 FPS
Recommended Settings: 1080p resolution at 60 FPS
High Settings: 1440p resolution at 60 FPS
High Ray Tracing: 1440p resolution at 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled
Very High Ray Tracing: 4K resolution at 60 FPS with advanced ray tracing
Ultimate Ray Tracing: Aimed at high-end hardware for the ultimate visual experience
Minimum System Requirements:
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Storage: 140 GB SSD
Recommended System Requirements:
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
RAM: 16 GB
OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Storage: 140 GB SSD
For those seeking the highest-quality visuals with ray tracing, Nixxes recommends GPUs like the RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, paired with multicore processors such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X.
No PlayStation Network Account Required
One of the most welcomed updates is that players will not need a PlayStation Network account to play Spider-Man 2 on PC. However, PSN remains integrated into the game for those who wish to earn trophies and utilize the friends list feature. Additionally, players who sign in with PSN will unlock two Spider-Man 2099 suits for both Peter and Miles.
Preorder bonuses, including the Arachknight and Shadow-Spider suits, will be available for all PC players and can be purchased after the game's release.
What to Expect After Launch
While Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will not receive story DLC in its PC release, it offers plenty of content for web-slinging enthusiasts. With the enhanced visuals, smooth performance, and thrilling gameplay, PC players are in for an exhilarating experience as they take on new challenges in the open-world of New York.
As Marvel's Spider-Man 2 goes live tomorrow, all eyes will be on how the game performs on various PC configurations. With its impressive technical features, the game is set to leave an impact on the PC gaming community and expand the reach of the beloved franchise.