You will need about 100GB on your PlayStation 5 to install Marvel's Spider-Man 2

A big reason why Insomniac Games' new Spider-Man is so heavy can be attributed to the much bigger maps in the game. From what has been revealed, players will be able to traverse previously unexplored locations in New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, and the East River. As the game's Creative Director put it, adding these new locations to the map makes it "roughly twice the size" of the maps featured in the previous games.

Adding to this is the introduction of Web Wings, which will enable players to move across cities at a higher speed. Combining this with other abilities and gadgets such as the Web Grabber that pulls enemies together and the Thunder Burst that produces an electrifying ground pound, it makes sense for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 size to edge closer to the 100GB mark.

Fortunately, Sony has recently launched a new update enabling PS5 users to expand their storage to 8TB. While the earlier cap of 4TB is sufficient for the majority of gamers, there are a select few that cherish building a huge library of games, making this update a much-appreciated inclusion. It's worth keeping in mind that you will still need to buy an M.2 SSD that meets all of Sony's stipulated specifications.

As you look forward to stepping into the shoes of either Peter Parker and Miles Morales come October 20, you can try your luck in purchasing the limited edition Spider-Man-themed console and DualSense controller that will hit shelves tomorrow.

Although it's probably futile since scalpers most likely hoarded all of the available stocks already.