PlayStation has finally pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, revealing detailed system requirements and a suite of graphical upgrades ahead of its January 30 launch. The news comes courtesy of a deep-dive blog post published today, which highlights the game’s ray tracing capabilities, performance optimizations, and PC-exclusive features.
Originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Spider-Man 2 is swinging onto PC with a host of enhancements tailored to high-end rigs. The port, developed by Nixxes Software in collaboration with Insomniac Games, promises to leverage the power of modern GPUs and CPUs to deliver smoother web-slinging through a ray-traced New York City.
System Requirements: Can Your Rig Handle the Web-Slinger?
PlayStation’s breakdown splits the requirements into three tiers: Minimum, Recommended, and Ultimate Ray Tracing. Here’s what you’ll need:
Minimum (1080p/30 FPS, Low Settings):
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 75GB SSD
Recommended (1440p/60 FPS, High Settings):
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 75GB SSD
Ultimate Ray Tracing (4K/60 FPS, Max Settings):
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 75GB SSD
Notably, the game requires an SSD across all tiers, emphasizing fast load times for traversing its sprawling open world.
Ray Tracing and PC-Exclusive Features
As detailed in the PlayStation Blog, Spider-Man 2 will support ray-traced reflections, shadows, and global illumination on compatible hardware. Players can toggle individual ray tracing effects or enable a “RT Overdrive” preset for maximum visual fidelity. The PC version also introduces ultrawide monitor support, customizable controls, and modding tools—a first for the series.
“Bringing Spider-Man 2 to PC allowed us to push the boundaries of immersion,” said Insomniac’s Technical Director, Mike Fitzgerald. “From ray-traced puddles reflecting skyscrapers to adjustable swing physics, this is the definitive way to experience Peter and Miles’ story.”
Pre-Loads and Launch Details
The game launches January 30 on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with pre-orders now live. PlayStation confirmed that PC players will receive all post-launch DLC released on PS5, including the Be Greater expansion. Early adopters can also unlock three bonus suits inspired by the Spider-Verse films.
With its blend of cinematic storytelling and polished gameplay, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is poised to become a flagship title for PC gamers—provided their systems can handle the web-slinging spectacle.
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