Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC Launch Web-Slinging Halted by Crashes
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was highly anticipated on the PC platform, especially with Nixxes Software handling the port. However, the initial PC release is not the smooth experience players expected. Instead, some players are facing crashes instead of soaring through New York.
[UPDATE: Hotfix Released]
Good news for players experiencing issues. Sony has released a hotfix, version 1.31.0.0, to address Marvel's Spider-Man 2 crash problems on PC. This hotfix targets "device hang crashes" encountered when Ray Tracing features are enabled. Release notes indicate the update is based on player feedback and crash reports. While more issues are acknowledged, these initial fixes were prioritized. Stability improvements are expected.
Crashes and Negative Reviews Entangle Spider-Man
The primary issue for Spider-Man right now is crashing. Many players report frustrating crashes, often with an error message related to display drivers. This is impacting Steam user reviews, currently at 55% positive.
The error message mentions display driver problems, overheating GPUs, or excessive game settings. However, 70°C GPU temperature is normal. Drivers are updated, with NVIDIA releasing new ones recently. An RTX 5090 is being used, a powerful GPU. The problem appears to be game-related, supported by widespread reports across various PC configurations.
Here is the common error message:
A problem has occurred with your display driver. This can be due to out-of-date drivers, running the game at too high a setting for your GPU, an overheating GPU (currently at 70 Celsius), or an error within the game. Please try updating your graphics drivers or lowering in-game settings. Current GPU and Graphics Driver: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 572.16 (0x887A0006: DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG).
Hair Flickering Issue Noted
Beyond crashes, another visual issue is flickering hair during cutscenes. This graphical glitch detracts from the user experience.
Hold Purchase for Now
Considering the crashes, hair flickering, and DLSS Multi Frame Generation potential, it may be wise to delay purchasing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC. The hotfix is a positive initial step, but it's uncertain if stability issues are fully resolved. Monitor player experiences and patch notes. The hope is for a smoother PC experience for Spider-Man 2 soon.
