If you’re an Xbox owner holding out hope that Insomniac’s critically acclaimed Spider-Man series would one day swing over to your console, the developer has some bad news for you. Despite Sony’s recent trend of bringing more first-party titles to multiple platforms, Spider-Man appears to be a line they will not cross.
What changed most: In a direct response to a fan on social media, Insomniac Games delivered a definitive “no” to the possibility of its Spider-Man titles coming to Xbox, squashing long-held speculation and cementing the web-slinger’s status as a crown jewel PlayStation exclusive.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 (for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2), PC (for previous titles)
- Release: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is available now
- Price: $69.99 for the standard edition
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Genre: Action-Adventure, Superhero
The confirmation came directly from the source. In a reply to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) asking about a potential Xbox port, the official Insomniac Games account stated plainly that the game would not be coming to the platform. This puts the matter to rest, at least for the foreseeable future.
Sunset Overdrive is a permanent console exclusive to Xbox.
Marvel’s Spider-Man is a permanent exclusive to PlayStation.
— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) June 22, 2019
The statement is noteworthy given the shifting landscape of console exclusivity. Sony, Insomniac’s parent company, has recently embraced a multiplatform strategy for some of its biggest games. Titles like the smash-hit Helldivers 2 launched simultaneously on PS5 and PC, and Bungie’s upcoming Marathon is slated for PS5, PC, and Xbox. This led many to wonder if tentpole single-player franchises like Spider-Man could eventually follow suit.
However, Insomniac’s comment suggests that Sony still considers its core single-player titles to be system sellers. While multiplayer games see broader releases, major narrative-driven exclusives like Sucker Punch’s upcoming projects and Insomniac’s own Marvel’s Wolverine remain locked to the PlayStation ecosystem on day one. For Sony, it seems Spider-Man is simply too valuable to share.
The developer’s direct confirmation has stirred the pot in the ongoing “console wars” debate. While PlayStation fans see it as a validation of their platform’s value, many Xbox players have expressed disappointment, hoping that the industry’s move toward multiplatform releases would include major franchises like Spider-Man.
This situation stands in stark contrast to Microsoft’s strategy, which has seen the company commit to bringing its first-party games, including major franchises, to competing consoles. According to reports, Microsoft leadership has stated the idea of a game exclusive to one storefront is becoming “antiquated.” Sony and Insomniac, with this latest move, clearly feel differently when it comes to their most iconic heroes.
For gamers, the message is clear: if you want to play the definitive Spider-Man adventures, you need a PlayStation. While the industry continues to evolve, Insomniac’s web-slinging saga remains a powerful reason to be in the Sony ecosystem. Xbox owners shouldn’t hold their breath for a port, as this hero is staying home on PlayStation for the long haul.
Follow us on Bluesky , LinkedIn , and X to Get Instant Updates