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 or pre-download options, resulting in a massive 140GB download. This absence of early access proved to be a significant factor.

Despite the large file size, hackers swiftly cracked the game within an hour of its release. The game's relatively simple anti-piracy measures were easily bypassed.

Sony's marketing for the PC version was understated, with system requirements only revealed a day prior to launch. Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone.

Initial player reception has been 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.

Spider-Man Remastered remains the top performer in the series on PC, having previously boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match this success remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a promising outlook for the game's overall performance.