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 140 GB download. This absence of pre-release access, however, didn't prevent its swift cracking.

Within an hour of release, hackers had acquired and cracked the game, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this situation.

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 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.

In contrast, Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the series' PC sales leader, having previously peaked at 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 weekend.