Insomniac Games has rolled out a significant update for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, addressing a range of concerns that emerged following its recent launch. While the arrival of this beloved title on platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store was met with enthusiasm, many players expressed dissatisfaction due to a host of bugs, crashes, and performance issues that marred their gaming experience. In response, Insomniac is taking proactive steps to enhance the game’s stability and overall performance.
Enhancements and Fixes
The newly released update, version 1.212.1.0, is now available for download and promises to deliver a wealth of fixes. Insomniac has focused on reducing crashes and improving stability, aiming to create a smoother gameplay experience for users. Additionally, the developers have identified specific issues related to AMD graphics cards, which will necessitate an updated driver from the manufacturer. This update is just the beginning, as Insomniac has indicated that further improvements are in the pipeline.
For those interested in the specifics, the patch notes detail the extensive changes made in this update:
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update 1.212.1.0 Patch Notes
- Various crash fixes and stability improvements.
- Temporarily removed Anti-Lag 2 to improve stability on AMD graphics cards.
- Fixed a crash that could occur in the final Mysterio mission while wearing the Bodega Cat Suit.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when closing the menu while an audio fragment is playing.
- Improved adjustability of Mouse Sensitivity.
- Improved screen space reflections.
- Fixed a bug that could cause character eyes to appear darkened or flickering.
- Nintendo Switch Pro controllers can now be used with Steam Input.
- Resolved a New Game+ bug that stopped the prompt to pick up the Sleeping Dart in ‘The Flames Have Been Lit’ from working when using mouse and keyboard.
- NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction can now be used at Native resolution and with Ultra Performance upscaling.
- Fixed a bug that caused issues with XeGTAO when disabling Anti-Aliasing or enabling Ray Reconstruction.
- Resolved a timing-related bug that could cause the player to be positioned lower to the ground than intended during the Wind Tunnel tutorial.
- Various user interface-related bug fixes.
- Various visual bug fixes.
This update marks a pivotal step in Insomniac’s commitment to refining Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for its PC audience, ensuring that players can fully immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Spider-Man without the hindrance of technical issues.
