Almost 30 months on from when the game first became available on the console, PS5 owners finally have a chance to buyMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredoutright. Up until now, the only way to get the game on the system had been by purchasing the Ultimate Edition ofSpider-Man: Miles Morales; despite the fact that PC players have been able to get the high-quality remaster since August of 2022.
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Though definitely a case of “better late than never,” the game is priced at $49.99 at launch, which may seem a little high to some players. Thankfully, those who’ve already purchased the PS4 version canupgrade toMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredfor a far less excessive $10. The process for doing so is relatively straightforward, but some players may still need a little help figuring out how to upgradeMarvel’s Spider-Man, particularly those with a physical copy of the game.
How to Upgrade Marvel’s Spider-Man
In order to upgrade to the remastered edition ofMarvel’s Spider-Man, players will simply need tohead to the store page forMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredand then press the button showing the reduced upgrade price. If their country is set to the US, the upgrade will cost them $10. Those in the UK can expect to pay a little less, with the upgrade coming in at a rather reasonable £5. Canadians are not so lucky, however, with the upgrade costing them around twice as much as their fellow commonwealth citizens.
Those who purchased a physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manrather than a digital copy will need tomake sure that the disc is in the PS5when they visit the store page in order for the upgrade to show up. Unfortunately, this means thatplayers who own a physical copy of the game and the digital-only version of the PS5 will not be able to upgrade. People who do upgrade their physical copy will need to make sure that the disc is in their console whenever they want to play the game.
Who is Eligible for the Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered Upgrade?
If the option to upgrade is not present, it’s likely due to a lack of eligibility. This is becauseonly people who actually paid forMarvel’s Spider-Manare eligible for the upgrade. Those who got the game for free through PS Plus, for example, will not see the upgrade option, nor will anyone who owns a physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwhose disc is not in their console when they visit the store page.
How to Get Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for Cheap
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In order to getMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredfor cheap, players will need todownload the PS5 version ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which isavailable to all PS Plus Extra and Premium players. Once they’ve done so, they should boot the game up and thenpress the R1 button while on the main menu, which will give them the option toupgrade to the Ultimate Edition for $20. Doing so will grant them full ownership ofMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, which can then be downloaded like any normal purchase. This means that it will not be tied to their PS Plus subscription and can thus still be played once the subscription runs out or is downgraded to a lower tier.
Players could also purchase a cheap physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manto get the upgrade for less, though doing so will require them to have the disc in their console whenever they want to playMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
How to Transfer Save Data to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Like a lot of otherPS4 games with PS5 upgrades,Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredallows players to import their save data from the PS4 version ofMarvel’s Spider-Man. To do so, they’ll need to open upMarvel’s Spider-Manand then press R1 from the main menu, which will give them the option to upload a save file. From there, it’s a simple case of switching over toMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, pressing R1 at the main menu, and then downloading the save data that they just uploaded. Once they do so, any Trophies that they unlocked in the PS4 version of the game should instantly unlock.
Is Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered Worth the Money?
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredis available now on PS5 and PC.
FAQ
Q: Can people who got Marvel’s Spider-Man through PS Plus Upgrade to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered?
No. Only those who paid for a digital copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manare eligible for the upgrade.
Q: Why can’t I see the option to upgrade to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered?
Those who own a physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwill need to make sure that the disc is in their PS5 when they visit the store page.
Q: Can I upgrade to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered if I have a PS5 Digital Edition?
Unfortunately, those who own a physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwill only be able to upgrade to the remastered edition if the disc is in their console, meaning that PS5 Digital Edition owners will not be able to upgrade this way. Anyone who paid for a digital copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwill be able to upgrade regardless of which version of the PS5 they own.
Q: Will I need to keep the disc in order to play Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
Yes. Like other PS5 upgrades, players who upgrade a physical copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Manwill need to make sure that the disc is in whenever they want to play the remastered edition.
Q: Can I still get Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered through Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales?
Yes. Those with the Ultimate Edition ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moraleswill get a free copy ofMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. At launch, the cost of upgrading to the Ultimate Edition ofMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis less than half the cost of purchasingMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredoutright.
Q: Can I transfer my Marvel’s Spider-Man save file into Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered?
Yes. Players will be able to upload their save inMarvel’s Spider-Manand then download it inMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
Q: Can I get two sets of Trophies if I upgrade to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered?
Yes. Those who transfer their PS4 save data intoMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredwill instantly unlock all of the trophies that they unlocked in the original game. However, it’s worth noting that the remastered edition has a few extra trophies, so anyone who wants to unlock the Platinum Trophy will need to do a little extra work.
