How to Fix Spider-Man 2 Crashing on PC?

When playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, if the game crashes unexpectedly without displaying any error message, it’s likely due to corrupted game files, GPU overclock instability, or conflicts with third-party applications — a common symptom of a game crash without error on PC.

Crashes may also result from outdated graphics drivers, improper graphic settings (such as ray tracing or DLSS), or background overlays like Discord and GeForce Experience.

Before proceeding with any fixes, ensure that your system meets the minimum hardware requirements to handle the game reliably.

• Resolution/Performance: 720p @ 30 FPS (Very Low settings)
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or later)
• CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 140 GB SSD

If your system falls below these minimum requirements, you may experience crashes, poor performance, or the game may fail to launch entirely.

However, crashes can still occur even if your system meets the game’s minimum requirements — which is why it’s important to follow the troubleshooting steps provided below.

1. Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are one of the most common reasons why Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 crashes on PC without any error message.

Modern games like Spider-Man 2 often rely on the latest GPU driver configurations to support advanced features such as ray tracing, DLSS, or DirectX 12, and older drivers may not include these optimizations.

By updating your graphics drivers, you ensure proper compatibility and prevent crashes triggered by rendering issues — especially on RTX cards like the RTX 3060, which are commonly reported in Spider-Man 2 crashing on RTX 3060 discussions.

1. Visit the official website of your GPU manufacturer:
   • NVIDIA Drivers
   • AMD Drivers
   • Intel Drivers
2. Enter your exact GPU model and download the latest driver available for your operating system.
   
3. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Once done, restart your computer to apply the changes.
5. Launch Spider-Man 2 and check if the crashing issue persists.

If you’ve experienced persistent driver-related crashes in other games, consider using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to perform a clean installation in Safe Mode. This removes leftover files from previous installs that can interfere with Spider-Man 2’s GPU stability. You can follow our guide on how to properly clean install NVIDIA drivers using DDU for detailed steps.

2. Verify the Integrity of Spider-Man 2’s Game Files

If Spider-Man 2 crashes on startup or during gameplay, there’s a high chance that one or more game files are missing or corrupted. This usually happens due to interrupted updates, storage issues, or background interference from antivirus software. Using Steam’s built-in Verify Integrity of Game Files tool allows you to scan and automatically repair missing or damaged files without needing a full reinstallation.

1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
2. Right-click on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and select Properties.
3. From the left sidebar, click Local Files, then choose Verify integrity of game files.
   
4. Steam will scan your game directory and automatically re-download any problematic or missing files.
5. This may take anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes depending on your drive speed (SSD vs HDD).

3. Delete dstorage.dll and dstoragecore.dll to Disable DirectStorage

DirectStorage is a feature designed to improve game loading and streaming performance by allowing high-speed SSDs to transfer data directly to the GPU. However, when its associated DLL files become corrupted or incompatible with your system setup, it may cause Spider-Man 2 to crash without warning, especially during transitions or intensive streaming scenes.

By deleting dstorage.dll and dstoragecore.dll from the game directory, DirectStorage is effectively disabled — a method often used as a DirectStorage crash fix — allowing the game to fall back on legacy I/O methods…

1. Navigate to your game’s installation directory:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Marvel's Spider-Man 2
2. Find the files named dstorage.dll and dstoragecore.dll.
3. Right-click each file and select Delete.
   
4. Launch Spider-Man 2 again and test if the crashing has stopped.

4. Switch from DLSS to FSR to Improve Stability

DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) leverages AI-powered upscaling to deliver high-resolution visuals without taxing performance. However, on mid-range or unsupported GPUs, enabling DLSS can cause Spider-Man 2 to crash or stutter, especially when VRAM usage spikes. In contrast, FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) is AMD’s more lightweight upscaling technology that performs better on a broader range of hardware.

Switching from DLSS to FSR can reduce GPU load and improve overall game stability, especially if you’re facing random crashes or FPS dips after enabling upscaling features.

1. Launch the game and go to Settings > Graphics.
2. Scroll down to the Upscaling or Image Scaling section.
3. Set the upscaling method from DLSS to FSR.
   
4. Select an FSR quality level that matches your system performance: Performance, Balanced, or Quality.
5. Save the settings and restart the game for the changes to take effect.

If none of the above solutions resolve the crashing issue, consider performing a complete reinstallation of Spider-Man 2. This ensures all game files are freshly downloaded and eliminates any deep-rooted corruption that may be causing instability.