Marvel's Spider-Man is swinging onto PS4 this September, so we've created this comprehensive FAQ, containing answers to all your burning questions about Insomniac's PS4 exclusive. This is one of 2018's most hotly anticipated titles, but not everything has been made totally clear. Read on for all the information on Spidey's latest adventure.
When does Spider-Man PS4 release?
Marvel's Spider-Man is coming exclusively to PS4 on 7th September 2018. This is a global release date -- the game comes out on the same day, no matter where you are.
Are there any pre-order bonuses for Spider-Man PS4?
As you might expect, Marvel's Spider-Man does indeed have some pre-order bonuses. Participating retailers will provide you with early access to three alternative Spidey suits, extra skill points, the Spider Drone gadget, and a PS4 theme and avatar. The three suits are the Spider-Punk costume, the Iron Spider from Avengers: Infinity War, and the all-new Velocity Suit.
Do you have to pre-order Spider-Man PS4 to get the suits?
No. The Spider-Punk, Iron Spider, and Velocity Suit costumes will be obtainable whether you pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man or not. Those who do pre-order will simply have access to these suits early.
Is there a Spider-Man PS4 collector's edition?
There are a few alternate versions of Marvel's Spider-Man you can purchase. The Digital Deluxe edition comes with the aforementioned pre-order bonuses, plus access to future downloadable content and a physical pin badge. The Special edition includes the pre-order bonuses, a steelbook, a Spider-Man sticker, and an artbook. Finally, the Collector's edition, pictured below, contains the same extra content as the Special edition, along with a Spider-Man statue.
When will Spider-Man PS4's pre-load begin?
If you pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man digitally, you'll be able to download the game ahead of time to ensure you're able to start playing the moment it unlocks on launch day. Usually, pre-loads become available a couple of days prior to release, so expect to be able to download Spider-Man around 5th September 2018.
Do you need to play previous Spider-Man games to understand the story?
No. Insomniac's Spider-Man is a totally new take on the character and the universe he inhabits, and has nothing to do with any past versions or stories. Of course, in broad strokes, this game will bear some resemblance to previous titles, but the story is brand new, so prior knowledge of Spider-Man isn't necessary to enjoy this game.
What villains will Spider-Man be up against in this game?
Kingpin and Mr Negative were the first villains shown for Insomniac's game, but we know that there will be several more than just these two. From what has been released thus far, we also know of Shocker, Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, and Vulture. It's possible that Spider-Man will face a Sinister Six style scenario. Taskmaster will also crop up in one of the game's side activities, in which you have to defuse a number of bombs. It's also worth mentioning that Norman Osborn is running for mayor in this game, but whether his alter ego, Green Goblin, makes an appearance is unclear. What we do know is that he's not a fan of Spider-Man, and goes as far as hiring Silver Sable to take him down.
What suits will Spider-Man be able to wear?
The game's standard suit, which you'll have seen in almost all the available screenshots and footage of Marvel's Spider-Man, bears a bold, white spider design on the character's chest and back. Insomniac has said that there's a narrative reason behind the suit's look. However, if you're not a fan, there will be numerous unlockable costumes. You begin the game wearing Spidey's classic suit, but unlockable costumes we know about include Noir, Spider-Punk, Iron Spider (as seen in Avengers: Infinity War), Homemade, and the Velocity Suit.
Will webs attach to buildings in Spider-Man PS4?
Yes. Insomniac has made it clear that the webs will attach to buildings. You won't be performing any impossible sky-swinging in this Spider-Man game.
Does Spider-Man PS4 have a photo mode?
Insomniac has confirmed that a photo mode will be included in Marvel's Spider-Man. It features the usual suite of image altering options, such as depth of field, tilt and zoom, etc. but you're also able to enter Selfie mode to allow Spidey to take some cool selfie shots. You can also customise your shots with a wide variety of filters and frames, including one that makes your picture look like a comic book cover, and you can decorate your creations with a bunch of fun stickers.
Is there a day one patch for Spider-Man PS4?
Yes. We know that the aforementioned photo mode will be included in the day one update, but other details are unknown.
Will Spider-Man PS4 have any DLC?
Insomniac has confirmed that it has a series of three DLC chapters planned, which will collectively be known as The City That Never Sleeps. Each chapter is set to include new missions, characters, villains, and costumes. The first is called The Heist, releasing on 23rd October. The second is called Turf Wars and will release in November. The third is called Silver Lining, and will launch in December.
Will Spider-Man PS4 have microtransactions?
No. Insomniac has assured that the game will not feature in-game purchases.
Do you need a PS4 Pro to play Spider-Man PS4?
As is the case with any PS4 game, you don't need the premium hardware to play Marvel's Spider-Man. You can play the game on either the standard PS4 or the PS4 Pro, and if you're playing on the latter, you'll be able to enjoy a higher resolution and other enhancements. Both consoles will run the game at 30 frames per second.
Is there a Spider-Man PS4 console bundle?
Yes. A limited edition Marvel's Spider-Man 1TB PS4 Pro bundle is available to order, and will release alongside the game on 7th September. It's a bold red colour and features the white spider emblem from Spider-Man's advanced suit from the game. Also included is a matching red and white DualShock 4, a copy of the game, and a voucher code for the game's DLC series, The City That Never Sleeps.
In Europe, you'll also be able to pick up a PS4 Slim bearing the same red and white design, plus a few other options, depending on your country. Click here to learn more about Spider-Man PS4 bundles in Europe.
Are your spider senses still tingling with questions about Spider-Man? Swing down to the comments below and let us know.
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@Quintumply i think @LaNooch1978 might have a point, it could be a good idea to include whats going on with Amazon and Sony right now so we have a place to get updates and keep an eye on it
@LaNooch1978 shopto are doing pre-order offers in the UK, and i don't think you have pay upfront.
It'd be interesting to know what is happening between Sony and Amazon though.
@JoeBlogs huh ? box art look awesome with Spider-Man. what's wrong with it ?
I pre-ordered the special edition - like the collectors edition but without the statue and Season Pass. Looking forward to it....
@porhawj2016 Please mind your language
@LaNooch1978 We tried getting an answer from Sony about that, but thus far, nothing has been said.
Story-based DLC?! sounds great. Another game with a solid focus on single-player. This year is a crazy [and expensive] year for single-player gamers lol.
@LaNooch1978
If you need to ask this then this FAQ isn't everything you need to know!
This article is a sham!
I'm in a real dilemma over this game, it's one of my most-wanted games of the year, i'm so hyped for it and want to play it day one but now that i know there's three story DLC's planned, my thinking is to wait until they're all out to play it as i like to play games in their complete form....the wait is going to kill me lol
I need this in my life, now that this property is no longer with Activision, it has potential to be a massive hit and spidermans' arkham city, the game looks smooth, vibrant and really seems to capture the ethos and magic that the character has had on people for the last 56 years. My most anticipated game since it's unveiling in 2016. On a side note, i really hope hobgoblin is in this game, a criminaly underused and underrated villain.
@Toadie Hahaha, yeah, my friend is like that, won't play it until all the dlc is out so he can have "a complete experience". I'm just happy that a spiderman game is being made with care and passion rather than cashgrabs.
@Quintumply lol sorry about that.
@Toast-rider Haha i only tend to do it for the games i'm super hyped for, sometimes the wait is worth it, sometimes not lol
I did it for Arkham Knight and whilst overall the game was a bit of a disappointment for me, the addition of the extra villains from the DLC at least boosted it a bit.
I totally agree about Hobgoblin by the way, he tends to get overshadowed by Green Goblin but i always preferred him, in the 90's cartoon he always seemed more unpredictable and scary somehow lol
@Toadie Agreed, arkham knight made the player feel like batman, visually stunning and the gothic architecture was a nice throwback to the keaton era and the animated series, but the game was too focused on the batmobile all the time, the boss fights ( particularly deathstroke) were a major slap in the face to those who adored arkham city's boss fights and how scarecrow was yet again shunned by joker who had his own spotlight in the previous 4 games, it felt dishonest to the character of scarecrow.
90's hobgoblin, you sir are my friend now, mark hamill was unhinged in his voice acting for that, it was the joker voice but..... more cold.... more unnerving, with a hint of highly intelligent but also... something sinister, it was clear he wasn't another knock off but a terrifying threat all his own.
@Toast-rider haha thanks, always nice to make a new friend
I totally agree about Scarecrow, he is one of my fave villains so i was sad that his time in the spotlight wasn't as focused on him as it should have been, i also didn't really like his total change from the Asylum version of the character, who was more scary i thought.
@Toadie I liked both versions, the asylum one felt like a freddy krueger type with that whole getup, the claws, the glowing eyes. Although the arkham knight version seemed more cunning, more disciplined... colder and also quite intimidating, he carried a great on screen presence. I hope one day someone takes that design and makes him the central villain of the matt reeves batman film. He needs justice doing to his character.
@Toast-rider I couldn't quite take to the Arkham Knight version, but then again, he didn't really appear that much so that might be why.
I would actually love to see a cgi Batman film based on the Arkham universe, it has the potential to be even better than the live action films i feel
"Yes. Insomniac has made it clear that the webs will attach to buildings. You won't be performing any impossible sky-swinging in this Spider-Man game."
Glad to hear they haven't sacrificed realism with this instalment of Spiderman. The man who obtains mutant super powers after having been bitten by a spider.
Great video Sammy. This game is sounding better and better all the time. Just a few short weeks now.
@kyleforrester87
@LaNooch1978
Oh yeah, I forgot about the spider drone being a preorder bonus too. So, question, is the drone same as the suits in that it can be crafted in game (with preordering basically giving you instant access to it) or is it actually a preorder exclusive item?
I ask because though I'm definitely preordering it, I may not use the DLC code as I'd kinda prefer earning said costumes instead of instantly getting them. The same can be said about the drone, but if it's a preorder exclusive, well...
@Quintumply Can the Spider Drone gadget and PS4 theme be bought/gained separately, or are they pre-order exclusives?
@ToddlerNaruto I’m not sure about the theme, but I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to unlock the Spider Drone in the game.
@Quintumply Thanks man! Here's hoping you don't need to pre-order in order to obtain the PS4 theme.
I've been really hyped for this. Can't wait for September! I'm a sucker for super hero games, especially the Arkham and Spider-Man games, so this should be a treat. If it can top Web of Shadows and Spider-Man 2, I'll be really amazed. Those are my top two spidey games as far as 3D and such goes.
Will I be able to download the day 1 patch with pre download or will downloading begin at launch play? Still waiting for reviews before pre-ordering lol
Is it possible that Insomniac adds a last minute puddle slider? Would be a fun joke
@JoeBlogs it best be good, or all this hype will be for naught. I guess we'll find out in a few.
@JoeBlogs
agree, all this hype has me worried, doubt its going to be poor, but part if me think its going to be average, but hope i'm wrong
@JoeBlogs Reviews land later today!
The reviews are coming today, right?
I pre-ordered the collectors edition from Game. I avoid Amazon as much as I can and get my books, games, graphic novels and home stuff from places that don't dodge taxes.
@PS_Nation
the embargo lifts today so we should see some today with any luck
Will the game have HDR support?
@jFug
Why would it not? It's standard now for most big games now, with a improved version for the pro it's a giving that it will have HDR even for the normal ps4
Is City that never sleeps the only DLC or will there be more after?
@optic_efun11 The City That Never Sleeps is the only confirmed DLC so far.
There has been no news of them doing more DLC though, so this is probably it.
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