Almost 30 months on from when the game first became available on the console, PS5 owners finally have a chance to buy Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered outright. Up until now, the only way to get the game on the system had been by purchasing the Ultimate Edition of Spider-Man: Miles Morales; despite the fact that PC players have been able to get the high-quality remaster since August of 2022.
Though definitely a case of "better late than never," the game is priced at $49.99 at launch, which may seem a little high to some players. Thankfully, those who've already purchased the PS4 version can upgrade to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for a far less excessive $10. The process for doing so is relatively straightforward, but some players may still need a little help figuring out how to upgrade Marvel's Spider-Man, particularly those with a physical copy of the game.
How to Upgrade Marvel's Spider-Man
In order to upgrade to the remastered edition of Marvel's Spider-Man, players will simply need to head to the store page for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and then press the button showing the reduced upgrade price. If their country is set to the US, the upgrade will cost them $10. Those in the UK can expect to pay a little less, with the upgrade coming in at a rather reasonable £5. Canadians are not so lucky, however, with the upgrade costing them around twice as much as their fellow commonwealth citizens.
Those who purchased a physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man rather than a digital copy will need to make sure that the disc is in the PS5 when they visit the store page in order for the upgrade to show up. Unfortunately, this means that players who own a physical copy of the game and the digital-only version of the PS5 will not be able to upgrade. People who do upgrade their physical copy will need to make sure that the disc is in their console whenever they want to play the game.
Who is Eligible for the Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Upgrade?
If the option to upgrade is not present, it's likely due to a lack of eligibility. This is because only people who actually paid for Marvel's Spider-Man are eligible for the upgrade. Those who got the game for free through PS Plus, for example, will not see the upgrade option, nor will anyone who owns a physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man whose disc is not in their console when they visit the store page.
How to Get Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for Cheap
Although PS Plus subscribers who claimed Marvel's Spider-Man for free won't be able to upgrade, that doesn't mean that they'll have to pay full price for the remastered edition. PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will be able to get Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for $20, which, although significantly more than the upgrade, is a huge saving on the full RRP. In fact, given that the difference between a month of PS Plus Essential and PS Plus Extra is only $5, Essential subscribers can still get the remastered edition for half price by upgrading their PS Plus account for one month.
In order to get Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for cheap, players will need to download the PS5 version of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which is available to all PS Plus Extra and Premium players. Once they've done so, they should boot the game up and then press the R1 button while on the main menu, which will give them the option to upgrade to the Ultimate Edition for $20. Doing so will grant them full ownership of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, which can then be downloaded like any normal purchase. This means that it will not be tied to their PS Plus subscription and can thus still be played once the subscription runs out or is downgraded to a lower tier.
Players could also purchase a cheap physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man to get the upgrade for less, though doing so will require them to have the disc in their console whenever they want to play Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered.
How to Transfer Save Data to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
Like a lot of other PS4 games with PS5 upgrades, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered allows players to import their save data from the PS4 version of Marvel's Spider-Man. To do so, they'll need to open up Marvel's Spider-Man and then press R1 from the main menu, which will give them the option to upload a save file. From there, it's a simple case of switching over to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, pressing R1 at the main menu, and then downloading the save data that they just uploaded. Once they do so, any Trophies that they unlocked in the PS4 version of the game should instantly unlock.
Is Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Worth the Money?
Whether or not Marvel's Spider-Man is worth the money will vary from player to player. That said, aside, perhaps, from the questionable changes made to Peter Parker's character model in the PS5 version, few would dispute the fact that Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is the definitive way to experience the game. However, it's entirely possible that the game will eventually come to the ever-expanding catalog of games available to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, so it may be a good idea to wait a little while before making a decision.
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is available now on PS5 and PC.
FAQ
Q: Can people who got Marvel's Spider-Man through PS Plus Upgrade to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered?
No. Only those who paid for a digital copy of Marvel's Spider-Man are eligible for the upgrade.
Q: Why can't I see the option to upgrade to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered?
Those who own a physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man will need to make sure that the disc is in their PS5 when they visit the store page.
Q: Can I upgrade to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered if I have a PS5 Digital Edition?
Unfortunately, those who own a physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man will only be able to upgrade to the remastered edition if the disc is in their console, meaning that PS5 Digital Edition owners will not be able to upgrade this way. Anyone who paid for a digital copy of Marvel's Spider-Man will be able to upgrade regardless of which version of the PS5 they own.
Q: Will I need to keep the disc in order to play Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered.
Yes. Like other PS5 upgrades, players who upgrade a physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man will need to make sure that the disc is in whenever they want to play the remastered edition.
Q: Can I still get Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered through Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales?
Yes. Those with the Ultimate Edition of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will get a free copy of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. At launch, the cost of upgrading to the Ultimate Edition of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is less than half the cost of purchasing Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered outright.
Q: Can I transfer my Marvel's Spider-Man save file into Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered?
Yes. Players will be able to upload their save in Marvel's Spider-Man and then download it in Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered.
Q: Can I get two sets of Trophies if I upgrade to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered?
Yes. Those who transfer their PS4 save data into Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered will instantly unlock all of the trophies that they unlocked in the original game. However, it's worth noting that the remastered edition has a few extra trophies, so anyone who wants to unlock the Platinum Trophy will need to do a little extra work.