Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Arrival: Raytracing, Ultrawide, and System Requirements
- Yashna Talwar
- January 30, 2025 (UPDATED: January 30, 2025 12:56 IST)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launches on PC January 30! Discover new features, system requirements, and preorder perks, including raytracing upgrades and ultrawide support.
The wait is finally over! Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is swinging onto PC on January 30, and developer Nixxes has just revealed all the juicy details about the port. From ultrawide resolution support to raytracing upgrades, here’s everything you need to know before launch.
What’s New in the PC Version?
Nixxes, the team behind PC ports of Horizon Forbidden West and Ghost of Tsushima, has packed this version with some serious graphical enhancements:
- Nvidia DLSS Ray Reconstruction for improved raytracing quality (RTX 40/50 series required)
- Support for AMD FSR and Intel XeSS upscaling technologies to boost performance
- Ultrawide resolution support (21:9, 32:9, and even triple monitor setups at 48:9!)
- No PSN account required to play—but linking your PlayStation account unlocks exclusive Spider-Man 2099 suits
And if you're worried about whether your PC can handle it, Nixxes has provided a full breakdown of system requirements.
PC System Requirements
Can Your Rig Handle It?
| Setting | Performance Target | GPU | CPU | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 720p / 30 FPS | GTX 1650 / RX 5500 XT | i3-8100 / Ryzen 3 3100 | 16GB | 140GB SSD |
| Recommended | 1080p / 60 FPS | RTX 3060 / RX 5700 | i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | 16GB | 140GB SSD |
| High | 1440p / 60 FPS | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 | i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | 16GB | 140GB SSD |
| High Ray Tracing | 1440p / 60 FPS | RTX 4070 / RX 7900 XT | i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | 16GB | 140GB SSD |
| Very High Ray Tracing | 1440p / 60 FPS | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX | i7-12700K / Ryzen 9 5900X | 16GB | 140GB SSD |
| Ultimate Ray Tracing | 4K / 60 FPS | RTX 4090 | i9-12900K / Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 32GB | 140GB SSD |
Note: While low-end PCs can still run the game, raytracing requires a high-end GPU like the RTX 4070 or RX 7900 XT.
Preorder Bonuses and Free Content
PC players are getting some extra perks:
- No need to preorder—all preorder bonuses (like the Arachknight and Shadow-Spider suits) are included for every PC purchase
- PSN-linked players get two bonus Spider-Man 2099 suits for Peter and Miles
Final Thoughts
With raytracing, ultrawide support, and upscaling tech, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is shaping up to be a gorgeous experience on PC. Whether you're web-slinging at 720p on a budget build or 4K with maxed-out raytracing, Spidey’s latest adventure is ready to shine on your setup.