Marvel's Spider-Man Not Coming to Xbox, Frustrating Gamers

An official update confirms that 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' will not be available on Xbox, leaving many gamers disappointed and divided.

16 Feb, 12:01 — 16 Feb, 13:13

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This story matters because it highlights the ongoing tension between console exclusivity and the desire for broader game availability, especially as Sony has recently expanded some of its titles to PC and other platforms. Gamers are frustrated by the continued PlayStation exclusivity of the popular Spider-Man series, despite a perceived softening of Sony's multiplatform stance with games like Helldivers 2.

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ignMostly Factual197d ago

Will Sony's Spider-Man Games Come to Xbox? 'Not Likely,' Insomniac Says

Could an Xbox version of Insomniac’s Spider-Man games eventually be released, given parent company Sony’s recent softening on multiplatform not just on PC, but with the likes of Helldivers 2 and Marathon coming to Microsoft’s console? Based on a comment from Insomniac itself, Xbox owners shouldn’t hold their breath.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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screen-rantMixed196d ago