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April 6, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Performance Analysis

Sony has released The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for PC, utilizing Naughty Dog’s proprietary engine. Performance analysis was conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and various graphics cards including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, and NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 on a Windows 10 64-bit system. The game features customizable graphics settings and supports technologies like Intel XeSS, NVIDIA DLSS 3, and AMD FSR 3.1. Benchmark tests showed all GPUs maintained frame rates above 60FPS at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with Max Settings, with the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti achieving 60FPS. The AMD Radeon RX 9070XT outperformed the RX 7900XTX, while the RX 6900XT lagged behind the NVIDIA RTX 3080. For 4K gaming at Max Settings, the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 were necessary for 60FPS. The game requires a minimum of six CPU cores/threads for optimal performance, with dual-core and quad-core systems experiencing severe stuttering. An eight-core processor improved frame rates above 70FPS. The game features impressive pre-baked lighting but has some traversal stutters and asynchronous shader compilation that may affect performance on CPUs with fewer cores. Keyboard and mouse controls function well from the start.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Naughty Dog And Nixxes On The PC Port Of The Last Of Us Part II: “We Take The Steam Deck Very, Very Seriously”

The Last of Us Part II is set to launch on Steam on April 3, marking a shift in Sony's strategy to release titles across multiple platforms. The porting process involves adapting the game from PlayStation hardware to PC, which presents challenges due to differences in architecture and the need for customizable experiences for PC gamers. The development team, including members from Naughty Dog and Nixxes, has implemented a system for real-time shader compilation to enhance performance. The port will also include new characters and gameplay modes, while maintaining the original narrative. Extensive collaboration between Naughty Dog and Nixxes has ensured support for various input devices and accessibility options.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC is a bug-filled web of disappointment

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, released by Insomniac Games, features new elements like additional collectibles, skill trees, and two playable Spider-Men, but does not significantly innovate beyond its predecessor. The game has been criticized for its lifeless open world, repetitive side activities, and a dual protagonist mechanic that feels superficial. The PC version suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, occurring approximately every 25 minutes, which detracts from the gaming experience. Despite its impressive visuals and refined core mechanics, the game is seen as lacking in narrative depth and engaging world design. It is available on Windows PC and PlayStation 5.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Patch 5 Released, Bringing Various Performance & Optimization Improves

Nixxes has released Title Update 5 for the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which includes performance enhancements and optimizations. Key updates include: - Upgrade of DirectStorage to version 1.2.3 to reduce stuttering during city traversal, especially for GPUs with less than 8GB of VRAM. - Optimized performance when playing as Venom, fighting Symbiotes, and in related cinematics. - Improved DLSS Ray Reconstruction to reduce noise in shadows of facial details. - Fixes for UI issues during Prowler side quests when frame generation and upscaling were enabled. - Resolved issues with the Hunter Blinds minigame controls and Photo Mode responsiveness. - Improvements to screen space reflections to prevent flickering when viewing large bodies of water. - Various crash fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimizations. - Enhancements related to ray-traced reflections, ambient occlusion, and shadows. - General user interface bug fixes and improvements.

AppWizard

February 7, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gets first big patch on PC as “Mixed” player reviews pour in

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been released on PC, receiving mixed reviews, particularly from Steam users who reported crashes and bugs. Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have released a major patch to address these issues, which includes various crash fixes, improvements to crash reporting, toggling options for Film Style Animation and Comic SFX, user interface enhancements for New Game+, autosave backups, mouse scrolling for the load/save menu, and various bug fixes. The patch also reduces noise in character hair with DLSS Ray Reconstruction and resolves issues with ray-traced shadows and reflections. PlayStation Studios has been expanding its titles to Windows PC, with varying success, and The Last of Us Part 2 is set to be released on PC in April.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Spider-Man 2’s first PC patch is live with ‘several crash fixes,’ UI improvements, and an auto-save backup

Spider-Man 2 has received its first substantial patch aimed at addressing crash issues and bugs after a challenging debut with a "mixed" user rating on Steam. The patch includes various crash fixes based on player feedback, improvements to crash reporting, user interface enhancements, and new features such as toggling Film Style Animation and Comic SFX. Additionally, it implements autosave backups, adds mouse scrolling to the manual load/save menu, and reduces noise in character hair when using DLSS Ray Reconstruction. Other fixes include resolving a bug related to ray-traced reflections and ensuring that settings for Subtitle Text Size and other options are no longer synchronized between devices. Players are encouraged to keep their GPU drivers updated and contact Nixxes support for ongoing performance issues.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to release on January 30, 2025, developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, and will be priced at £50. The game features a dual-protagonist system with Peter Parker and Miles Morales, allowing players to switch between the two during missions. It has been reviewed on high-end hardware, including Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, with 32GB of RAM. The game promises around 10 hours of gameplay, but has faced criticism for its narrative depth and character interactions. Technical issues, including frequent crashes, have been reported, affecting performance stability. The game will transition to PC in 2025, following its PS5 launch in 2023.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Когда Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 появится на торрентах

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on PC without Denuvo protection, relying on standard DRM systems from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The system requirements are as follows: **Without Ray Tracing:** - Minimum (720p, 30 FPS, very low settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, medium settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - High (1440p, 60 FPS, high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB **With Ray Tracing:** - High (1440p, 60 FPS, high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Very High Ray Tracing (1440p, 60 FPS, very high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Ultimate (4K, 60 FPS, very high settings): - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4090 - RAM: 32 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB The PC release is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 19:00 MSK, with a potential for a pirated version to appear by around 21:00, based on historical data for similar titles.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Когда Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 появится на торрентах

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will not feature Denuvo protection and will rely on standard DRM systems from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The system requirements for the PC version are as follows: **Without Ray Tracing:** - Minimum: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Recommended: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - High: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB **With Ray Tracing:** - High: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Very High Ray Tracing: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX - RAM: 16 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB - Ultimate: - OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4090 - RAM: 32 GB - SSD Space: 140 GB The game is scheduled for release on January 30, 2025, at 19:00 MSK, and it is anticipated that a cracked version may be available within 2 to 3 hours post-launch.