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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.

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 FAQ-only (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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    Peter Parker as an established Spider-Man—Insomniac's open-world swing.

    Overview
    Web-swing traversal, gadget combat, and a grounded NYC crime story.
    In-game setting
    Story opener. Prefer Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered for modern play—FAQ.
    Should you play it?
    Franchise start—Remastered is the usual 2026 buy for this campaign.
    Release date
    US PS4 September 7, 2018. City That Never Sleeps DLC followed—FAQ / Remastered bundle.
  2. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

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    PS5/PC remaster of the 2018 game—includes City That Never Sleeps.

    Overview
    Updated visuals, Ray tracing options, and the full story pack bundled.
    In-game setting
    Same Story slot as 2018 Spider-Man—replaces it for most players.
    Should you play it?
    Default way to play Peter’s first Insomniac campaign in 2026.
    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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    Miles's first full outing—Harlem, Venom blast, and a shorter campaign.

    Overview
    Camouflage and Venom powers; launches in the same PS5 window as Remastered.
    In-game setting
    Set after Spider-Man 1—required before Spider-Man 2.
    Should you play it?
    Full mainline chapter—not a side DLC.
    Release date
    US November 12, 2020 (PS4/PS5); PC November 18, 2022. Listed after Remastered on Release for remaster→sequel readability.
  4. Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

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    Peter and Miles together—Symbiote saga and a larger NYC.

    Overview
    Dual-hero swapping, Web Wings, and a denser sequel map.
    In-game setting
    Direct sequel—play after Miles Morales.
    Should you play it?
    Current end of the Insomniac mainline path as of 2026.
    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 row for Release history.

Optional & related

This timeline covers Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man continuity only. Older Spider-Man games, Ultimate Alliance, and film adaptations are out of scope—different canons. Play those separately if you want, but they do not change Remastered → Miles → Spider-Man 2.

More timelines

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