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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gets Free Brand New Day Suit on July 28
6/18/2026, 11:15:15 PM
Free Suit Announcement
Insomniac Games confirmed that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 players can download a new “Brand New Day” suit for free starting July 28. The outfit, a revised version of the one seen in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, will be available on both PlayStation 5 and PC. The release serves as a promotional tie-in with the film’s debut.
Background
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launched in October 2023 as a timed PlayStation 5 exclusive. In its first two weeks it sold more than five million copies worldwide. The game launched without planned DLC, but Insomniac has issued free updates that fix bugs and add cosmetic outfits. Before the July 28 addition, ten free suits were already offered.
Key Figures
- Insomniac Games – developer and source of the free-suit announcement.
- Marvel Studios – producer of the “Brand New Day” film that inspired the suit.
- Tom Holland – actor who consulted fan feedback during the film’s development, influencing the suit’s design.
Data
- Global sales: over five million copies in the first two weeks.
- Free outfits: ten, increasing to eleven with the new suit.
- Platforms: free download for PS5 and PC.
Official Statements
Insomniac issued a brief statement confirming the July 28 rollout and emphasizing that the suit is “completely free,” marking the first post-launch content addition in years. The studio noted the design reflects revisions after Tom Holland sought fan input during the film’s production. Marvel Studios has not issued a separate comment beyond acknowledging the promotional tie-in.
Quotes
- “Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is adding content for the first time in years, and it's completely free.” — IGN News Team
- “Marvel's Spider-Man 2 players will receive a new outfit from Spider-Man: Brand New Day to celebrate the debut of the upcoming Marvel Studios film.” — OpenCritic
- “Following its October 2023 release as a timed exclusive for the PS5, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 sold over five million copies worldwide within its first two weeks.” — OpenCritic
- “Since launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has released some updates to fix lingering issues and offer a selection of free new outfits for players to use in the game.” — OpenCritic
Implications
The free suit expands cosmetic options without altering gameplay, reinforcing Insomniac’s strategy of rewarding the player base through non-paywalled updates. Although no further post-launch content has been announced, the addition shows a willingness to align game updates with broader Marvel franchise events.
What's Next
The “Brand New Day” suit will appear in-game on July 28, coinciding with promotional activities for the upcoming Marvel Studios film. Insomniac has not disclosed any additional updates, leaving future post-launch plans uncertain.
