Spider-Man 2 Releases New Update You Can Download Right Now

The latest Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update is now available to download, bringing several bug fixes and other requested improvements. Insomniac launched the latest chapter of its critically acclaimed open-world superhero series on the PlayStation 5 back in October, pitting Peter Parker and Miles Morales against classic villains like Kraven the Hunter, the Lizard, and the long-teased Venom. Spider-Man 2 has been a smash hit so far, selling over five million copies worldwide and ranking as one of Insominac’s highest-rated releases.

Every superhero has their flaws, though, and Insomniac has spent the past few months working to address Spider-Man 2’s various glitches and perceived shortcomings through free downloadable update patches. The biggest of these came in March and finally added New Game Plus and the ability to replay story missions alongside a host of new costumes, special bonus challenges, and accessibility features. Additionally, Spider-Man 2 teamed up with Gameheads to sell a pair of alternate Peter and Miles skins, with the proceeds going toward helping underprivileged youth and youth of color looking to enter the tech and gaming industry.

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Now Insomniac has released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Version 1.002.003, an update patch that fixes bugs and glitches across a variety of different areas. One of these fixes corrects an issue players have been encountering with some of the game’s costumes, particularly Andrew Garfield’s updated costume from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, in which Spidey’s mask would appear unusually wavy. Other problems addressed in the new update include some users’ save data disappearing, custom accessibility presets resetting upon death, and the newly added Screen Reader feature not properly reading certain in-game text.

Fans are still eagerly awaiting news on Spider-Man 2’s post-launch story DLC, which was mentioned in the now-infamous Insomniac data breach last December. While nothing official has been confirmed by Insomniac, a more recent leak hinted that Janice Lincoln, aka The Beetle, could be the main antagonist of this DLC campaign. Other Spider-Man 2 DLC speculation suggests appearances from Carnage or Daredevil, or even a guest cameo from Wolverine ahead of his own titular game from Insomniac.

While gamers wait for a more legitimate confirmation about any new Spider-Man 2 story content, they can at least enjoy the smaller adjustments made to the game in its latest update patch. Spider-Man 2 is already an impressive technical showcase of the PS5’s capabilities, and the ongoing wave of fixes and refinements will help make sure that Peter and Miles have a smoother time swinging from the rooftops above New York City.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Version 1.002.003 Patch Notes

Suit Fixes

• Addressed an issue where masks and lenses on certain suits would appear wavy, notably on the Amazing 2 Suit
• Addressed an issue where the webbing on the Classic Suit appeared blurry
• Addressed an issue where Peter’s Hellfire Gala would have glowing lights around the mask
• Addressed an issue where an orb of light would appear on Peter’s Iron Spider Suit

Game

• Addressed an issue where some users’ save data would disappear, notably after v. 1.002.000
• Addressed an issue where the game would prompt users to start a new game instead of continuing their current NG+ save file
• Addressed an issue where the sun would move across the sky when using the “Sunset” Time of Day setting
• Addressed an issue where the Charge Jump tutorial prompt wouldn’t show up when avoiding the security guard in the “Roll Like We Used To” flashback mission
• Addressed an issue where the L1+R1 prompts wouldn’t show up to pick up Dima’s steak in NG+
• Addressed an issue where the duffle bag would show skin/suit damage

General

• Addressed environmental textures/bugs in the open world
• Add general stability improvements to address common crashes and performance hiccups

Accessibility

• Addressed an issue where accessibility presets would reset any additional customizations on death, restart, or reloading checkpoint
• Addressed missing High Contrast shaders during the EMF Prospect Park Bee Drone mission
• Addressed an issue where the screen reader would automatically turn off when selecting a New Game save slot
• Addressed an issue where the screen reader would not properly read certain text, including confirmation windows, the initial shortcut menu on setup, 120hz display mode confirmation, and more
• Added Skip Puzzle option to the tether puzzle in Make Your Own Choices

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

The sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man and its Miles Morales spin-off, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a PS5 console exclusive. Insomniac’s open-world game features Peter Parker and Miles Morales as dual protagonists, with the two heroes going up against the likes of Kraven, Venom, and Lizard. 

Released

October 20, 2023

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment