Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has just received its first major patch on PC, bringing a host of improvements aimed at fixing bugs and optimizing performance. This update arrives in response to numerous technical issues reported by players since the game launched on PC on January 30, 2025.

When Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 first debuted in 2023 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, it was met with widespread critical acclaim and strong sales. The game ran smoothly on the PS5, with few issues to speak of. However, its long-awaited PC port, handled by Nixxes Software, had a much rockier launch. Despite retaining all the content and gameplay elements that made the original great, the PC version was plagued with bugs, crashes, and performance hiccups. These issues led to the game receiving “Mixed” user reviews on Steam, a disappointing outcome for what was supposed to be a triumphant expansion to the platform. Recognizing the backlash, developers have been working to address the problems, and this latest patch marks a significant step in that direction.

What’s New in the Patch?

The latest update, v1.205.0.0, focuses on multiple aspects of the game, including crash fixes, UI improvements, and visual optimizations. One of the biggest priorities was addressing frequent crashes. Developers implemented numerous fixes based on player reports, while also enhancing the game’s crash reporting tool. A new feature now allows players to include screenshots when submitting crash reports, making it easier for the team to diagnose and resolve issues.

To prevent players from losing progress due to unexpected crashes or other mishaps, the update introduces an autosave backup system. This feature automatically creates a backup of the autosave slot at key points in the story, ensuring that players won’t have to start over if something goes wrong.

Another area of focus was the user interface. Players can now toggle Film Style Animation and Comic SFX directly from the settings menu, providing more customization options. Additionally, starting a New Game+ has been made more straightforward with UI refinements that simplify the process.

Ray Tracing and Visual Improvements

For those using ray tracing, the patch fixes several graphical issues that had been plaguing the game. Players who use Nvidia’s DLSS Ray Reconstruction will notice a reduction in excessive noise in character hair, a problem that previously detracted from the game’s visual polish. Other improvements include fixing pixelation artifacts that appeared along water edges and ensuring that enemies webbed to walls no longer have an odd black background when ray-traced shadows and ambient occlusion are enabled.

The update also changes how accessibility settings sync across devices. Previously, settings such as subtitle text size, prompt size, and audio listening mode would automatically transfer between different devices. With this update, those settings will no longer sync, and as a result, they will reset to their default values when players install the patch.

What This Means for Players

With these updates in place, players should see a noticeable improvement in stability and overall experience. While this patch addresses many of the major issues reported at launch, the developers have confirmed that they will continue rolling out regular updates to fix lingering problems and fine-tune the game even further. For now, though, this patch represents a big step forward in making the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 as polished as its console counterpart.

Full Patch Notes (v1.205.0.0)

• Fixed multiple crashes based on player feedback and crash reporting data.
• Improved crash reporting system, now with screenshot support.
• Film Style Animation and Comic SFX can now be toggled in Settings > Game > Camera.
• Simplified UI for starting New Game+.
• Implemented autosave backup system to protect progress at key points in the story.
• Added mouse scrolling support to the manual load/save menu.
• Various user interface improvements and bug fixes.
• Reduced noise in character hair when using DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
• Fixed an issue where enemies webbed to surfaces had a black background with ray-traced shadows and ambient occlusion enabled.
• Fixed pixelation artifacts along water edges when using ray-traced reflections.
• Accessibility settings (Subtitle Text Size, Closed Caption Text Size, Icon and Prompt Size, Audio Listening Mode) no longer sync across devices.

Note: Due to the changes in accessibility settings synchronization, affected options will reset to their default values after installing the update.

Final Thoughts

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s PC launch may have been rough, but Nixxes and Insomniac Games are clearly committed to improving the experience. This update goes a long way in addressing some of the most pressing issues, and with regular patches planned for the future, players can expect even more refinements down the line. If you’ve been waiting to dive into Spider-Man 2 on PC, now might be the best time to give it a shot.