Just a day before the highly anticipated PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Steam and the Epic Games Store, developer Nixxes has unveiled a comprehensive look at the enhanced features and PC specifications players can expect.

Originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive launched in October 2023, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the critically acclaimed sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man and a follow-up to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.  Developed by Insomniac Games, with Nixxes expertly handling the PC port, the game promises a thrilling experience for PC gamers.  Nixxes also has a proven track record, having brought other acclaimed PlayStation titles to PC, including Horizon Forbidden West and Ghost of Tsushima.

Following an extended period of silence after the PC port's announcement, which understandably sparked some concern among fans, Nixxes has finally provided a detailed update.  The PlayStation Blog post highlights key PC-specific features, addressing the anxieties expressed on social media.

High-end PC users can leverage Nvidia's DLSS Ray Reconstruction technology to elevate the ray tracing quality on compatible graphics cards, notably the RTX 40 and 50 series.  In addition to DLSS, the game also supports AMD's FSR and Intel's XeSS upscaling technologies, further enhancing performance across a wider range of hardware.

Immersive ultrawide monitor setups are also fully supported, with compatibility for 21:9, 32:9, and even triple-monitor configurations at a stunning 48:9 aspect ratio.  The game has been optimized to run on a variety of hardware, with minimum specifications accommodating GPUs like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650.  However, to experience the full visual splendor of ray tracing, a high-end GPU such as the RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, coupled with a powerful multicore processor like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or newer, is recommended.

Minimum

Recommended

High

High Ray Tracing

Very High Ray Tracing

Ultimate Ray Tracing

Average Performance

720p / 30 FPS

1080p / 60 FPS

1440p / 60 FPS

1440p / 60 FPS

1440p / 60 FPS

2160 (4K) / 60 FPS

Graphics Presets

Very Low

Medium

High

High / Ray Tracing High

High / Ray Tracing Very High

Very High / Ray Tracing Ultimate

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 79000 XTX

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090

CPU

Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

RAM

16 GB

16 GB

16 GB

16 GB

16 GB

32 GB

OS

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

SSD Storage

140 GB

140 GB

140 GB

140 GB

140 GB

140 GB

Nixxes confirmed that a PlayStation Network account is not required to play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC. While PSN integration remains an optional feature for trophy and friend list synchronization, players who choose to connect will receive two exclusive suits for Peter and Miles inspired by Spider-Man 2099.  All pre-order bonuses, including the Arachknight and Shadow-Spider suits, will be available as permanent perks for PC purchases.

While no story DLC is planned for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the PC release brings the exhilarating web-slinging action of New York City to a new audience. The game's performance and reception post-launch remain to be seen.