It’s been a thrilling week for gaming enthusiasts. As they swing between the excitement of the highly anticipated game release and unexpected technical glitches, a certain spidey sense seems to be tingling more than usual. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 2018 Marvel’s Spider-Man, and the 2020 spin-off, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, was met with high expectations. But for some players, the launch day experience has been anything but smooth.
Marvel’s Web-Slinger Returns
For those who’ve been under a rock, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 lets players step into the shoes of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. They embark on a thrilling adventure across New York City, with a mission to thwart Kraven the Hunter’s plans to transform the city into his personal hunting ground. Early reviews hint that players are in for a treat, with the game earning accolades for its gripping storyline and cutting-edge graphics.
However, for a section of its audience, the real challenge seems to be getting the game to install correctly.
The Installation Snag
Several reports have surfaced of players encountering challenges when installing the disc version of Spider-Man 2 on their PlayStation 5 consoles. The predicament? The installation freezes at 36%, leaving gamers understandably frustrated.
A user, who goes by the name Okrym_ on Reddit, voiced this concern on the r/Spiderman subreddit. A slew of comments echoed this sentiment, with multiple players from North America and Europe reporting similar problems.
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— Misko🪓 (@Im_Misko) October 20, 2023
Interestingly, while Insomniac Spider-Man 2 has been proactive in addressing bugs and glitches in their latest offering, there hasn’t been any official statement regarding this particular issue.
The Road Ahead
With the bustling weekend ahead, the gaming community anticipates a spike in Spider-Man 2‘s player count. Thus, Insomniac Games and Sony would be keen on ensuring a seamless gaming experience for all, especially with the upcoming release of the PS5 Slim, which rumors suggest might feature a Spider-Man 2 bundle.
Tidbit comes courtesy of a leaker named billbil-kun
Though there’s no official confirmation from Sony yet. On a brighter note, in addition to patches that may be in the pipeline to address current issues, Insomniac Games has teased the fans with a New Game + mode for Spider-Man 2. James Stevenson, the community manager at Insomniac, revealed that a New Game+ and a mission replay option are under development and will be launched in the near future.
In conclusion, while the current installation glitch is an unexpected web in the otherwise smooth launch, players worldwide are eagerly waiting for a fix. After all, New York City needs its heroes, and they can’t be stuck at 36%.
