By Emily Johnson | Jun 18, 2026
The New Fresh Start Suit: Details
While the developer Insomniac Games is busy preparing for the September launch of Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, the studio still has something to offer Spider-Man fans before then. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will get a free content update on Tuesday, July 28, that will add a new suit for Peter Parker. The suit, known as the Fresh Start costume, is based on the look seen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is coming to theatres on July 31. The suit is covered in very detailed textures from top to bottom, with the famous spider symbol on the front and web shooters under each wrist.
How to Unlock the New Suit
The Fresh Start suit will be featured in both Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 and PC. Once the appropriate update has been downloaded and installed, players will be able to redeem the suit and equip it through the Suits tab in the main menu of the game. As the costume itself is based directly on the upcoming film, fans should not expect to see any further colour variations or alternate styles made available for this particular release.
Fan Response to the Announcement
Spider-Man fans took to social media to express their excitement for the new suit reveal, with many sharing their excitement for the costume and the film. One fan shared their intention to begin a brand new playthrough of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 once the Fresh Start suit is live. It remains to be seen how widely the new outfit will be adopted by players when it officially launches in late July.
About the new film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the 38th feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the sixth phase of the franchise. It takes place four years after the major events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Ahead of the project's release, there have been a number of leaks circulating on social media, but how the final film will be received and how it will perform at the box office in comparison to the previous installments in the franchise remains to be seen.
