Spider-Man 2's PC port, initially touted for its impressive performance based on its system requirements, has received a mixed reception on Steam. A significant number of players are reporting various technical problems, resulting in a "mixed" user review rating.

Currently, only 55% of Steam reviews are positive. Many users, even those with high-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 and the latest drivers, are experiencing frequent crashes. One user reported crashes every five minutes, rendering the game unplayable. Several reviewers advise waiting for performance patches before purchasing. Common complaints include significant performance issues, including frame rate drops, stuttering, and audio desynchronization. In some cutscenes, lighting fails to load correctly, and the game runs at extremely low frame rates.

The primary issue seems to be frequent crashes of the game's graphics controller, even on high-spec PCs. A common error message points to outdated drivers, excessively high in-game settings, GPU overheating, or game errors.

Further complaints include malfunctions with DLSS and ray tracing, extended loading times, missing textures, and persistent audio problems. Some players report performance degradation and eventual crashes after extended gameplay sessions, suggesting a potential memory leak.

Nixxes, the developer responsible for the port, acknowledged the issues on the Steam forums. They directed users to their support website for troubleshooting guides and requested logs and crash dumps to expedite problem resolution. They also addressed a specific bug affecting photo-op missions, recommending lowering graphics settings or resolution as a temporary fix if frame rates drop below 20 FPS.