By: Tech & Gaming Performance Desk
Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have built a reputation for delivering not just blockbuster narratives, but exceptionally optimized technical experiences. Following the massive success of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC (post-port) and the continuous refinement on PlayStation 5, two specific patch identifiers have surfaced in the community and official channels: Update 11301 and Update 11310.exe.
If you have scoured forums, SteamDB, or patch note archives looking for these executables, you are likely chasing one thing: high quality. This article breaks down exactly what these updates do, how the .exe file impacts your frame rates, and why version 11310 is considered the golden standard for texture fidelity. marvels spiderman 2 update 11301 11310exe high quality
This executable patch (hotfix) targeted specific asset and shader issues:
| Feature | 11301 Behaviour | 11310.exe Improvement | |---------|----------------|------------------------| | HDR calibration | Clipped highlights above 800 nits | Expanded range to 1500 nits, neutral black floor | | NPC LOD | Pop‑in at medium distances | Dynamic LOD scaling maintains density near camera | | SSR + RT mix | Grainy reflections in rain | Hybrid SSR/RT blend with temporal accumulation | | Shader compilation | Stutter on first web‑swing | Pre‑compilation phase at launch (optional) | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update v11301 & v11310
Cause: The .exe is reading the wrong configuration file.
Fix: Delete the usersettings.ini located in Documents/MarvelsSpiderMan2/. Launch 11310.exe directly as administrator. The game will re-benchmark your system and set "High Quality" as the baseline.
This is the "High Quality" and guaranteed safe method. Connect to Internet: Ensure your PC is online
Many users download re-packaged versions of the game where the .exe version number is spoofed. To verify you have the legitimate v11310 high-quality build:
Spider-Man2.exe (or the specific 11310.exe file).1.1310.0.0.In the versioning nomenclature of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the numbers refer to specific build compilations. Unlike minor hotfixes (which usually change decimal points), the jump from 11301 to 11310 represents a significant optimization pass.
11310.exe replaces the core application file, modifying how the engine allocates VRAM and handles DirectStorage 1.2.The 11301 update introduces Ray Traced Direct Illumination optimizations.