IGN has launched a month-long promotion giving players completely free access to its interactive checklists and maps for Marvel's Spider-Man, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Running from August 15 through September 15, 2026, the offer coincides with the theatrical debut of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and removes the usual paywall from IGN's Guides platform. For anyone chasing platinum trophies or simply trying to clean up lingering collectibles, this is the most comprehensive tracking toolset available without a subscription.

The timing is deliberate. Insomniac Games released Version 1.005 for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 earlier this year, adding Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon crossover suits that completionists now need to acquire. IGN's guides have been updated to reflect these additions, meaning the checklists cover every suit currently obtainable across all three titles. Progress syncs automatically between the interactive maps and the written guides — mark a Photo Op as found on the map, and it checks off in the corresponding guide entry instantly.

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  • No account creation or payment method is required during the promotional window.
  • The free access applies to all IGN Guides checklists across the three Spider-Man titles from August 15 to September 15, 2026.
  • You only need a web browser and an internet connection to use the interactive maps and checklists.
  • The guides themselves are accessible on desktop and mobile, so you can track progress on a second screen while playing on PlayStation 5 or PC.

If you own any of the three titles, whether on disc or download, you can

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  1. Start by visiting IGN's Guides hub for the Spider-Man game you want to complete. Each title has a dedicated landing page linking to its walkthrough, suit checklist, trophy guide, and interactive map.
  2. Open the interactive map for your chosen game — Manhattan for the first two titles, the expanded New York for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — and use the filter toggles to show only the collectible types you still need.
  3. As you collect items in-game, click the corresponding map markers to mark them complete. The checklist panels on the guide pages update automatically thanks to the progress-syncing feature.
  4. For suit tracking, open the suit checklist guide and tick off each unlocked suit; the list now includes the Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon crossover suits added in Version 1.005.
  5. Trophy hunters should cross-reference the trophy guide's hidden trophy section with their in-game progress to identify missing requirements.
  6. Repeat this process across all three games if you're pursuing 100% completion for the entire series. The unified interface means the workflow stays consistent whether you're hunting Spider-Bots in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Postcards in Miles Morales, or Black Cat Stakeouts in the original game.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's filter to hide completed categories — this keeps the map readable when you're down to the last few Spider-Bots or Photo Ops in a dense district.

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  • Prioritize the Version 1.005 suits in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 first, since they're the newest additions and may have specific unlock conditions tied to the Brand New Day promotion. The interactive map marks their locations once the update is installed, but the checklist guide explains any prerequisite missions or activities.
  • For the original Marvel's Spider-Man, tackle Black Cat Stakeouts and Secret Photo Ops together — they often cluster in the same districts, letting you clear two checklist categories in one swing session.
  • In Miles Morales, Postcards and Easter Eggs share similar density patterns across Harlem and downtown; the interactive map's layer toggles let you view both simultaneously.
  • Spider-Bot hunting in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 benefits most from the map sync feature. The bots are scattered across both Peter and Miles' playable districts, and the interactive map distinguishes between them by character. Mark each find on the map rather than the guide list — the visual overview helps you spot geographic gaps in your collection faster than a text checklist.
  • If you're chasing platinum trophies, use the trophy guide's hidden trophy section as your master checklist. Every collectible category feeds into at least one trophy, so completing the map checklists naturally progresses trophy completion. The sync feature means you never have to manually cross-reference — finish the last Spider-Bot on the map, and the corresponding trophy requirement updates in real time.

"The only thing I love more than checking off my to-do list is frogs — and possibly Breath of the Wild."

Shailyn Cotten, IGN's Guides Checklists Editor

The free window closes on September 15, 2026. After that date, IGN's Guides checklists return to their standard access model. Players who make substantial progress during the promotion should export or screenshot their completion data if they want a permanent record, though the underlying game save data remains on your console regardless. For anyone with a half-finished platinum or a suit collection missing the new crossover additions, this month is the most efficient time to finish the job.

ℹ️ Key Stat: IGN's interactive checklists and maps for Marvel's Spider-Man, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are completely free from August 15 through September 15, 2026.

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