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Marvel's Spider-Man

Marvel's Spider-Man is a 2018 open-world action-adventure video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marvel's Spider-Man is a 2018 open-world action-adventure video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. It follows Peter Parker as Spider-Man in a fictionalized New York City and launched a franchise that later included spin-offs and a sequel.

Gameplay

The game is an open-world action-adventure title played from a third-person perspective. Players control Spider-Man through web-swinging traversal, wall-running, and combat across a fictionalized Manhattan.

Story

The main story centers on Peter Parker balancing civilian life with his duties as Spider-Man while stopping Mister Negative and other threats to New York City. The plot also explores Peter's personal relationships and responsibilities.

Series

Marvel's Spider-Man became the first game in a broader series developed by Insomniac Games. The franchise later expanded with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and additional planned entries.

Key facts

  • It is the first entry in the Marvel's Spider-Man series.
  • The game is presented from a third-person perspective and features open-world traversal and combat.
  • Its story follows Spider-Man as he confronts Mister Negative and a citywide crisis involving a deadly virus.
  • The game established a shared universe that later expanded into sequels and spin-offs.
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Canadian context

The game is widely available to Canadian players through PlayStation platforms and later Windows releases, and it is part of a globally distributed franchise from Sony and Marvel.

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Marvel's Spider-Man?
It is an open-world action-adventure video game played from a third-person perspective.
Who developed Marvel's Spider-Man?
Insomniac Games developed the game.
Who published Marvel's Spider-Man?
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the game.
When was Marvel's Spider-Man released?
It was released for PlayStation 4 on September 7, 2018.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Peter Parker, who appears as Spider-Man.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel's_Spider-Man
    Supports: Series overview, developer/publisher, first entry in the franchise, sequel and spin-off information.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel's_Spider-Man_(video_game)
    Supports: Gameplay, setting, main story, release date, and protagonist details for the 2018 game.