No, the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition is NOT PS5-Exclusive
While the remastered version of Marvel‘s Spider-Man is only available on PlayStation 5, the Miles Morales game itself along with various upgrades and bonuses spans both PS4 and PS5. I‘ll break down exactly what‘s included and how you can experience Miles‘ debut adventure regardless of which Sony console you own.
What‘s in the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition?
The Miles Morales Ultimate Edition is the definitive package for web-slinging fans, bundling:
- Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – The core game featuring Miles‘ heroic origin story, available for both PS4 and PS5. Includes all post-launch DLC and updates.
- Marvel‘s Spider-Man Remastered – An enhanced visually-upgraded take on the 2018 Spider-Man game exclusively playable on the PS5 system.
So in total you‘re getting two complete modern Spider-Man games – the latest Miles Morales entry plus a remaster that takes full advantage of new hardware.
Marvel‘s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
This is the centerpiece – an all-new Spider-Man saga from acclaimed developer Insomniac Games. Miles takes the lead as a rookie web-slinger discovering explosive powers, facing off against high-tech criminal armies in a fight for his new Harlem home.
- Key Details:
- Brand new self-contained story set one year after Marvel‘s Spider-Man
- Starring Miles Morales alongside fan favorites like Peter Parker, Rio Morales and Hailey Cooper
- PS4 and PS5 versions available, details below
- Length: Approximately 7 hours for main story
- Response:
- Highly positive early reviews – currently sits at 84% on Metacritic
- "A heartfelt adventure that cuts to the core of Miles‘ character" – IGN
- Over 3.3 million copies sold globally as of April 2021
This entry stands alone narratively if you wish to just focus on controlling Miles. But the expanded remaster adds acclaimed prior context.
Marvel‘s Spider-Man Remastered
This PS5-exclusive remaster revisits the events of 2018‘s Marvel‘s Spider-Man with graphical upgrades, improved performance, bonus content and quality-of-life additions. Key perks:
- Visual Enhancements:
- Ray-traced reflections and ambient shadows
- 4K resolution (2160p screen required)
- Enhanced lighting and textures
- Improved skin and eye models for characters
- Additions and Adjustments:
- Alternative Peter Parker face model
- Three new suits from Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- New photo mode features
- Additional difficulty levels and accessibility options
- Performance Boosts:
- Target 60 FPS frame rate at 4K resolution
- Significantly faster loading speeds
- Full utilization of PS5 DualSense controller haptics
You get the complete acclaimed base game with its City That Never Sleeps DLC storyline, now optimized to impress on new hardware.
Playing on PS4 vs PS5: Key Differences
As outlined above, the Miles Morales game is available on both PS4 and PS5. The PS5 edition takes full advantage of graphics and SSD speed breakthroughs.
| Feature | PS4 Edition | PS5 Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p Dynamic 4K | Native 4K or Dynamic 4K |
| Framerate | 30 FPS Lock | 60 FPS (Performance mode) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Yes (reflections + shadows) |
| Loading Times | Faster than original Spider-Man | Near instant with custom PS5 SSD |
| Haptics + Triggers | N/A | PS5 DualSense supported |
| 3D Audio | N/A | Tempest 3D AudioTech integrated |
The table above summarizes the key technical differences. You‘ll enjoy lightning fast loading, smooth 60 FPS action with ray tracing enabled and vividly realistic sound on the PS5.
But PS4 owners can still swing across a detailed Manhattan skyline at a smooth 30 FPS with short load times. The core adventure remains uncompromised.
Upgrading to PS5 Later On
Let‘s say you can only get Miles Morales on PS4 for now due to PS5 supply constraints. I have great news!
If you purchase the Ultimate Edition on PS4, you will be entitled to the PS5 edition of the base game + Spider-Man Remastered at no extra cost once you do pick up a PS5. This applies to both physical and digital copies.
You‘ll be able to download and transfer your PS4 Miles Morales save data to pick up where you left off. So don‘t worry about missing out on the Definitive Spider-ExperienceTM if upgrading later.
And if you went for the standard edition, purchasing an upgrade to Ultimate after getting a PS5 is very affordable.
The Superhero Value Proposition
As both a gaming journalist and long-time Spider-Man superfan, I can conclusively say the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition is the definitive web-head package for PlayStation players.
You get two cutting-edge Spidey blockbusters spanning this generation and next for $70 – a massively expanded adventure introducing Miles and showcasing a gloriously remastered Peter Parker escapade.
The additional content alone makes it an easy recommendation over the standard version. Miles Morales also clocks in at a lean 10 hours rather than 50+, so having instant access to that prior acclaimed world makes perfect sense.
As covered above, PS5 takes things to another level with stunning ray-traced visuals, but make no mistake – both console editions capture the exhilarating free-flowing web-slinging perfectly with their own graphical perks.
Whichever PlayStation console you possess, this is the ultimate web-swinging celebration. An easy buy for fans that will leave you thrilled, emotional and itching to dawn the iconic spider mask all over again.
