There's a strong argument to be made for Insomniac Games being the best first-party studio at Sony's disposal. The Burbank-based developer has averaged a game a year since officially joining PlayStation Studios back in 2019, with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 being the most recent at the time of writing. According to Metacritic, it's also the studio's best game in 25 years, with its impressive 91 Metascore matching that of 1998's Spyro the Dragon.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the best entry in Insomniac's Spider-Man series to date, with epic boss fights and an amazing open world to explore.
As its name suggests, the game serves as a sequel to the developer's 2018 title Marvel's Spider-Man and sees Peter Parker teaming up with Miles Morales to take down Venom and some of the most iconic Spider-Man of all time. It's one of the current console generation's best exclusives a must-play title for PS5 owners with a soft spot for superheroes or expansive open worlds. For those still undecided though, the answers to these frequently asked questions might just help to tip the scales.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Burning Questions
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Q: When does Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be released on October 20, 2023.
Q: Can I play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 early?
No. Unlike a lot of other games released in 2023, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 does not feature any kind of early access.
Q: What time can I start playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will become playable at midnight on October 20, depending on the local time of one's PlayStation Store account.
Q: Can I preload Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Yes. Those who pre-order the game can already preload Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ahead of its full release.
Q: How big is Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 file size is 86.268 GB.
Q: Which platforms will Spider-Man 2 be available on?
At the time of its release, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a PS5 exclusive. It may come to PC somewhere further down the line, but there's no guarantee that it will.
Q: Will Marvel's Spider-Man be available on PS Plus?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will not be available to PS Plus subscribers right away However, Sony has a track record of adding first-party titles to the service, so it's possible that it will be made available in a year or two.
Q: Does Marvel's Spider-Man 2 support couch co-op?
No. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a single-player game and thus does not support any kind of multiplayer; local or otherwise.
Q: Should I pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
In addition to being able to preload the game, those who pre-order M arvel's Spider-Man 2 will be treated to a few early unlocks and three skill points. As for which version of the game is worth buying, prospective purchasers should check out The Best War Games's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 buyer's guide to find the one that's best for them.