Many superhero fans were initially excited to hear that the PlayStation 5’s launch line-up would be receiving a remaster of the PlayStation 4’s exclusive Spider-Man via a digital release. But the title’s developer, Insomniac, made a quiet announcement that is proving to be a bombshell on Twitter.
Marvel’s Spider-Man was received as one of the PS4’s best-received superhero titles, featuring a mix of puzzle solving, web-slinging, and crime-fighting. Now, fans are gearing up for the release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which will be arriving on both the PS4 and PS5 this November. However, Insomniac’s decision to release a digital remaster of 2018’s Spider-Man for the PS5 alongside Miles Morales is proving to be more controversial than the company likely anticipated.
When Insomniac revealed that the original game’s save files would be incompatible with the remaster, many gamers vented their frustrations on Twitter. Some users called the decision laziness, while others cited the remaster as a ploy to boost sales for Miles Morales. The latter criticism seems particularly apt, given the fact that the Spider-Man remaster is included with Miles Morales‘ ultimate edition.
While gamers’ frustrations are understandable and the omitted feature seems like a serious oversight, it also seems like an inconvenience that applies to a very specific subset of players. Those who are completely new to Insomniac’s Spider-Man saga will be starting fresh anyway, while many of those who started the original will have played the title to completion. Therefore, the wall-crawlers hit hardest by the lack of cross-platform saves are those who started the game, but have yet to finish it.
That problem may apply to a larger contingent of players than expected, however. Spider-Man‘s enormous slice of NYC is saturated with things to do, and the game has a lengthy campaign. Lapsed players would likely relish the opportunity to finish what they started on next-gen hardware before stepping into Miles’ shoes.
The lack of cross-save support isn’t the only omission that has fans crying foul. Insomniac confirmed that the Spider-Man remaster will not be receiving a physical release, which had many fans decrying the release as a low-effort move.
Despite those complaints, the remaster is more than a straight port with shinier graphics. Insomniac has revealed that Spider-Man for PS5 will include new suits and trophies, adding some extra value for gamers who are gung-ho to start fresh.
It is also worth noting that not all feedback to the announcement was negative. Some players expressed enthusiasm at being able to replay the game with new improvements. Other gamers pointed out that remasters are often released without cross-platform support for saves or progression. Twitter user @yrokaz_nworb specifically cited Modern Warfare‘s similarly released remaster that accompanied Infinite Warfare as a point of comparison.
The PS5 remaster of 2018’s Spider-Man will release on November 12th, 2020.
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