2026 has begun, and with January being a fairly slow month in terms of new releases, gamers may be eager to dive into their backlogs. With so many memorable games coming out in the past few years, and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus opening up access to hundreds of titles at any one time, backlogs are likely to grow. However, while drifting away at a mountain of games is a productive way to start the year, replaying favorites can be just as fun. And when it comes to replay, the Marvel's Spider-Man The series deserves to be at the top of many lists.
There are many surface-level reasons to replay Marvel's Spider-Man Games. Perhaps the most obvious is that they are great superhero fare, with some fun stories and entertaining dialogue along with very satisfying combat and traversal. Visually, they remain top-notch, and players can spend hours getting lost in photo mode. New Game Plus modes make it even easier to get back into the fun, as players can mess around with all the outfits they unlocked in their original playthroughs. However, along Marvel's Spider-Man Since the series is consistently good and highly replayable, there are a few specific reasons why 2026 is the perfect year for a revisit: Marvel's Wolverine, TASM Issue #1000, and Brand new day.
Reason 1: 2026 is a monumental year for the wall-crawler
While Spider-Man is similar to Batman in the sense that he's perennially popular and always getting plenty of content, 2026 has two particularly important releases. First, there's issue #1,000 The Amazing Spider-ManA jaw-dropping milestone that few comics ever reach. It's anyone's guess what kind of story this festive issue will tell, but Marvel has already built it up to 2025 with some special covers. Even if it didn't satisfy the fans' desire and to recover One more dayBringing MJ and Peter together for good, this is a huge event and will surely sell very well.
Celebrating 1,000 points The Amazing Spider-Man There will already be many in the mood to play as Marvel's friendly neighborhood hero, the hype will only increase thanks to the release. Spider-Man: A Brand New Day. The fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film drops on July 31 and will feature both the Hulk and The Punisher, with great action expected thanks to director Dustin Daniels Cretton's work experience. Shang-chi. Like other MCU Spider-Man movies, this movie can be expected to be a huge success, and after seeing it, the buzz is that fans will want to get more content featuring the webslinger soon. Next season Your friendly neighbor Spider-Man 2026 is just the icing on the cake.
Whether fans prefer to read about Spidey or watch him fight crime, 2026 has them covered. And for gamers, there may not be any new releases, but luckily they have a fantastic bunch of games from Insomniac to replay. Most gamers will revisit regularly Arkham series, which apparently inspired some aspects of Marvel's Spider-ManInsomniac's games are worth going back to. Not only do they offer some great takes on Peter Parker and Miles Morales, but players can battle a large portion of Spider-Man's rogues gallery, including Tombstone and Scorpion – villains. Brand new day. Whether Spider-Man fans want to start 2026 playing the games to build hype for issue #1,000 and the next Tom Holland Spidey movie, or re-download the games after those big projects are released, this year is the perfect time for a replay.
While Brand new day The finale will feature a suite from Swing In There is no way homeThere is always a chance that another costume will appear in the film. If it does, a free update that makes it an optional suite on MOrwell's Spider-Man 2 Presumably, Insomniac has done this with other MCU outfits in the past.
Reason 2: Great way to set the stage for Marvel's Wolverine
A good enough motivator to replay when getting in the mood for Spidey's most eventful year in a while. Marvel's Spider-Man Games, there's another reason why 2026 is a particularly good year to revisit: Marvel's Wolverine. After the disastrous Insomniac Games leak that slowed the studio down, Marvel's Wolverine Finally starting in 2026. A violent, M-rated game will be very different Spider ManIt centers on Weapon X for a globe-trotting adventure in an open world. Players can expect to see many of Logan's rivals, including Mystique and Omega Red, while a brutal combat system that looks comparable. god of war than Arkham The game should help stand out.
However, while there are some clear differences between these properties, there is one important thing in common Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Wolverine: They share a universe. Sure, there might not be a big cameo from Peter or Miles in Marvel's Wolverine (Unless it was made after the Insomniac leaks), but there could be a lot of fun world-building for Earth-1048. If Wolverine sets up The Hand, those ninjas could be fair game for Marvel Spider-Man 3 Or the last daredevil game. likewise, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Teasing Doctor Strange's existence means magic Marvel's WolverineEven the Marvel Universe version. Small nods to Spidey's activities can be sneaked through the radio or newspapers, potentially planting the seeds for future Insomniac Marvel content outside of Wolverine. Refreshing yourself on everything in those games is the best way to make sure nothing is washed out while playing. Marvel's Wolverine.
PS Plus offers additional access Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Miles Morales. Only if players are subscribed to Extras Marvel's Spider-Man 2 must be purchased.
The best reason: Marvel's Spider-Man games are unparalleled
As always, the best reason to replay a great game is because it's so good. Sure, seeing Miles Morales go from civilian to hero, or seeing Peter Parker make a terrible sacrifice at the end of the first game, may not hit as hard as players don't know what's coming, but they remain great, even if they're predictable. Scenes like the symbiote hijacking Peter's body are enhanced by top-notch acting Marvel's Spider-Man 2While all the gadgets on offer keep combat and stealth fresh. On the next playthrough, players can pick up quips they missed the first time around, gain a new appreciation for side stories, or get all the movement upgrades and blast around town as quickly as possible.
While issue #1,000, Brand new dayAnd the new Insomniac Marvel game is all extra incentive to keep going back Marvel's Spider-Man series, are the games themselves the best Encouragement. Whether players are unlocking symbiote powers, snapping pictures like the Daily Bugle photographer, or building the biggest combo they can, playing Marvel's Spider-Man It's a surefire way to make 2026 even better for any Marvel fan.
