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Marvel's Spider-Man timeline

Marvel's Spider-Man from the 2018 Insomniac debut through Spider-Man 2 (2023)—US release dates, Peter and Miles story order, Remastered vs original, and FAQ for The City That Never Sleeps, PC ports, and where newcomers should start in 2026. Looking for theatrical films instead? See Spider-Man movies in order.

Updated August 2026

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Release order

When Insomniac and PlayStation shipped each Marvel's Spider-Man chapter in the US—Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) through Spider-Man 2 (2023), including Miles Morales and the Remastered edition. The City That Never Sleeps story pack is optional (bundled in Remastered).

  • Newcomers 2026 → Remastered → Miles Morales → Spider-Man 2
  • PS4 discs → 2018 Spider-Man (+ City That Never Sleeps) → Miles → Spider-Man 2
  • PC → Remastered, Miles Morales, then Spider-Man 2
  • Skip non-Insomniac Spider-Man games on this page's path
Story order tips

One Insomniac path: Marvel's Spider-Man / Remastered → Miles Morales → Spider-Man 2. Remastered retells the 2018 campaign—use it instead of the PS4 original for modern play.

  • Core path: Spider-Man → Miles Morales → Spider-Man 2
  • Do not start with Spider-Man 2—heavy spoilers for both prior games
  • City That Never Sleeps → after Spider-Man 1, before Miles (in Remastered)
  • On Story order, later entries may be hidden—reveal when ready or use Show all spoilers

Timeline

When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Marvel's Spider-Man

    Marvel's Spider-Man

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    Marvel's Spider-Man casts Peter Parker as an established hero—Insomniac’s open-world swing through a grounded NYC crime wave.

    Overview
    Web-swing traversal, gadget combat, and district crime activities set the Insomniac Spider-Man template.
    In-game setting
    Story opener. Prefer Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for modern play—same campaign, better presentation.
    Should you play it?
    Franchise start—Remastered is the usual 2026 buy. Film fans may also browse *Spider-Man movies*. Current storefront editions are the practical buy for newcomers.
    Release date
    US PS4 September 7, 2018. The City That Never Sleeps DLC followed; Remastered later on PS5/PC.
  2. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

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    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is the PS5/PC remaster of the 2018 game—includes The City That Never Sleeps.

    Overview
    Updated visuals, ray-tracing options, and the full story package without changing Insomniac’s 2018 plot. Later chapters still answer the systems and tone this entry set.
    In-game setting
    Same Story slot as 2018 Spider-Man—replaces it for most players. Required before Miles.
    Should you play it?
    Default way to play Peter’s first Insomniac campaign in 2026 before Miles Morales. Current storefront editions are the practical buy for newcomers.
    Release date
    US PS5 November 12, 2020 (with Miles launch window); PC August 12, 2022.
  3. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Miles’s first full outing—Harlem, Venom blast powers, and a shorter focused campaign.

    Overview
    Camouflage and bio-electric Venom powers; launched in the same PS5 window as the Remastered Peter campaign.
    In-game setting
    Set after Spider-Man 1. Film tone contrasts *Spider-Man movies* while sharing NYC heroics.
    Should you play it?
    Full mainline chapter—not a side DLC. Required before Spider-Man 2. Current storefront editions are the practical buy for newcomers.
    Release date
    US November 12, 2020 (PS4/PS5); PC November 18, 2022. Often bundled with Remastered.
  4. Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

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    Marvel's Spider-Man 2 puts Peter and Miles together—Symbiote saga, Kraven, and a larger dual-borough NYC.

    Overview
    Dual-hero swapping, Web Wings gliding, and a denser sequel map expand Insomniac’s open-world loop. Later chapters still answer the systems and tone this entry set.
    In-game setting
    Direct sequel—play after Miles Morales. Separate from Sony’s *Uncharted* but same prestige action house vibe.
    Should you play it?
    Current end of the Insomniac mainline path as of 2026. Play after Miles. Current storefront editions are the practical buy for newcomers.
    Release date
    US PS5 October 20, 2023; PC January 30, 2025.

FAQ

Release vs story order, Miles Morales placement, Remastered, DLC, and other Spider-Man games.

Release order

Release order is when each Insomniac Marvel's Spider-Man game launched in the US (2018–2023)—including Miles Morales and Remastered. Story order is Peter → Miles → Spider-Man 2. Remastered retells the 2018 game. Other Spider-Man titles (Web of Shadows, Insomniac's older games, movies) stay off this page.

Recommended: Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered → Miles Morales → Marvel's Spider-Man 2. You do not need the 2018 PS4 disc if you own Remastered. Do not start with Spider-Man 2.

Story & Miles

Miles Morales (2020) is a full mainline game set after Marvel's Spider-Man and before Spider-Man 2. It is shorter than the numbered entries but required for Insomniac continuity—treat it as chapter 1.5, not optional DLC.

Remasters & editions

Remastered (PS5 2020 / PC 2022) retells the 2018 campaign with upgraded presentation and includes The City That Never Sleeps story pack. For most players it replaces the PS4 original. Play the story pack after the base Remastered campaign and before Miles when you can. This page keeps the 2018 entry for Release history.

Optional & related

This timeline covers Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man continuity only. For theatrical Spider-Man films (Raimi, Amazing, Tom Holland, Spider-Verse) see Spider-Man movies in order. Older non-Insomniac games stay out of scope.

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.