Earlier this week, Insomniac, the developer of Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation 5, encouraged owners of the physical release to download its day-one patch for an optimal gaming experience. The patch, labeled as update version 1.001.002, introduces additional features, improvement updates, and resolves a progression block issue.

New features include settings for vibration and controller speaker mode, enabling auto-heal when a full focus bar is available, and high-contrast perfect dodge for improved visual clarity. Other fixes and updates have been made to improve the visual fidelity of the opening gameplay sequence, address an issue related to player progression during the Suit Tutorial, enhance performance and stability, and offer various additional fixes and improvements.

In terms of the game’s review, Spider-Man 2 has been described as both blessed and cursed, delivering a successful combat and web-swinging formula. Yet, that same success doesn't apply to its open world of New York City, although it has been made more extensive, the repetitiveness of side activities leaves one wanting more.

Now that Spider-Man 2 is out, speculation regarding what Insomniac has planned next is rife. Insomniac has hinted that it is open to the idea of a Venom spin-off, and Spider-Man 3 seems likely. Recent discourse around the cost and length of the new release has also been acknowledged by the developers. For all the latest information, follow Wesley Yin-Poole, UK News Editor for IGN, on his Twitter @wyp100.