Spider-Man 2 came out on PC and was hacked within an hour

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store was notable for its lack of pre-order and pre-download options, resulting in a massive 140GB download. This absence of pre-release access, surprisingly, didn't prevent a swift cracking of the game's protection.

Within an hour of release, pirated copies emerged, highlighting the relatively straightforward security measures in place. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this scenario.

Despite its launch, Spider-Man 2 currently sits at seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and even Days Gone.

Initial player reception is mixed, with a 55% positive rating based on over 1,280 reviews at the time of writing. Optimization issues, crashes, and bugs are frequently cited concerns.

In contrast, Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the series' top performer on PC, having previously boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can achieve similar success remains to be seen, but its current sales trajectory suggests a potential for respectable performance over the weekend.