This Major AAA Swings onto PS Plus February 17 (and the Timing Is No Accident)
The web is tightening around PS Plus. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is about to swing into the Extra and Premium catalog on February 17, and it’s clear Sony has orchestrated this as just the opening move.
According to Dealabs, Insomniac Games’ blockbuster will join PlayStation’s subscription service next week, alongside Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and Neva. The timing is no accident: a monster 60-minute State of Play is set for this Thursday, and Marvel’s Wolverine is looming on the 2026 horizon in the same shared universe. At Sony, they call this synergy.
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Spider-Man 2 joins PS Plus Extra/Premium on February 17
The leak comes once again from Dealabs, whose PS Plus scoops have become legendary. According to the site, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will hit the Extra and Premium catalog on February 17, alongside two other titles: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Nacon’s 2024 racing game, and Neva, the indie gem from the creators of Gris. It’s an eclectic trio sure to appeal to a wide range of players.
And these three are likely just the tip of the monthly iceberg. More titles—still under wraps—are expected to join the lineup in the coming days. With PS5 sales topping 90 million units, Sony has every reason to beef up its subscription offer and turn that massive install base into loyal subscribers. And what better bait than one of its biggest exclusives?
This timing is no accident: the giant State of Play is coming
If the leak drops now, it’s probably because Sony planned to make it official in a very specific setting. The State of Play scheduled for this Thursday runs a full 60 minutes—a first for the format, hinting at major reveals. PlayStation could use this spotlight to confirm Spider-Man 2’s arrival on the service and turn a routine monthly update into a headline event.
The most tantalizing scenario? Sony follows up the PS Plus announcement with fresh Marvel’s Wolverine gameplay—or even a release date for Insomniac’s next big thing. The message would be crystal clear: “Catch up on the Marvel universe now, because the next chapter’s coming fast.” This kind of integrated marketing strategy has become PlayStation’s signature move, and the timing of this leak only reinforces that theory.
The perfect prep before Wolverine
By making Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 available to all Extra and Premium subscribers, Sony completes the trilogy. Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales have been in the PS Plus catalog for a while. Now, the entire Insomniac saga is playable via subscription. For anyone who missed an episode or is new to PS5, it’s the perfect chance to binge the whole Peter Parker and Miles Morales story before Logan’s claws come out.
Because Marvel’s Wolverine, slated for 2026, takes place in the same shared universe. Narrative links between the two franchises are all but confirmed, and Insomniac has already dropped hints in Spider-Man 2. Actor Yuri Lowenthal has even confirmed a third Spider-Man game is in the works. PlayStation’s Marvel universe is expanding, and Sony wants as many players as possible up to speed and ready to dive in.
Now’s the best time to (re)discover Spider-Man 2
Beyond the marketing masterplan, there’s a very real reason to jump in now: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is running in its most polished version yet. Since its October 2023 launch, Insomniac has rolled out a slew of updates—bug fixes, cosmetic tweaks, quality-of-life improvements—and the game is now considered content-complete. You’re getting the definitive package, no more waiting for patches.
The game already wowed at launch with its expanded New York, punchy combat, and symbiote mechanics. The PC port in 2025 only cemented its technical prowess. For anyone who’s never donned the mask—or wants to swing back in before Wolverine—conditions have never been better, especially with the new PS5 rewards system promising even more satisfying play.
Sony’s playing on multiple fronts here: making PS Plus a must-have, paving the way for Marvel’s Wolverine, and building a loyal community around a unified Marvel ecosystem. Thursday’s State of Play should lift the curtain on what’s next—and if the 60-minute show delivers, PlayStation subscribers are in for a wild ride.
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