Raising Spider-Man 2 age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know about the game
Spider-Man 2 age rating: the ESRB rates Marvel's Spider-Man 2 T (Teen, 13 and up) for blood, drug references, mild language, and violence. PEGI, used in Europe and the UK, rates it 16 for strong violence, mostly in its cinematic scenes. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. It's a single-player game for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (game) at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: T; PEGI 16 - –Contact with other players or strangers
Single-player; ESRB lists no Users Interact - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases; Deluxe upgrade (PEGI) - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Violence, Blood - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Superhero action game by Insomniac Games and Sony for PlayStation 5 (2023) and PC (2025) |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | T (Teen, 13 and up) — Blood, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence; In-Game Purchases (PS5) source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 16 (not suitable under 16) — strong violence source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ |
| Release | PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023; PC on January 30, 2025 ($59.99 on Steam) |
| Purchases | PEGI: in-game purchases are a Digital Deluxe / Ultimate Edition upgrade source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Short answer: A single-player superhero game in which players swing around New York City as Peter Parker and Miles Morales and fight villains.
It's made by Insomniac Games and published by Sony. Kraven the Hunter and the black symbiote, a living suit that gives Peter new powers, are part of the story. It came out on PlayStation 5 in October 2023 and on PC in January 2025. It isn't the 2004 game or the 2004 movie of the same name.
Spider-Man 2 age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for teens in the US and 16 in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): T. Fights are mostly punches, kicks, and throws; some enemies use guns, with small splashes of blood. In cutscenes, a character is choked to death and a dead body is shown. Some missions show drugs traded for weapons, and words like "pr*ck" appear.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 16. PEGI says the strongest, realistic-looking violence is in cinematic scenes, and gameplay violence is more moderate.
- Common Sense Media: 13+.
PEGI says the in-game purchases are a Digital Deluxe Edition / Ultimate Edition upgrade, and the game can be played without them.
Why young kids know Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man is also in cartoons for preschoolers, such as Spidey and His Amazing Friends, and in movies. The same name doesn't mean the same rating: this game is rated T in the US and 16 in Europe.
The habit kids may copy: the angry suit
In the story, the black suit makes Peter stronger and angrier, and he starts hurting people he cares about.
Try tonight: the dragon inside
Ask your child where anger starts in their body: fists, face, or tummy. Then practice: "I feel the dragon waking up. Breathe. I'm still the boss." In our program, this is the lesson "The Dragon Inside": noticing anger before it takes over.
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FAQ
What age is Spider-Man 2 for?
The ESRB rates Marvel's Spider-Man 2 T (Teen, 13 and up), PEGI rates it 16, and Common Sense Media lists it for ages 13 and up.
Why is Spider-Man 2 rated T?
The ESRB lists blood, drug references, mild language, and violence, including enemies with guns and a character choked to death in a cutscene.
Is Spider-Man 2 on PS5 multiplayer?
No. It's a single-player game, and the ESRB lists no Users Interact.
Is the Spider-Man 2 game the same as the movie?
No. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a 2023 video game by Insomniac Games. The 2004 film Spider-Man 2 is a separate movie.
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