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 unprotected distribution, a consequence of the absence of pre-order and pre-download options, and its substantial 140 GB file size. Despite this lack of initial protection, the game was cracked within an hour of release, highlighting the relatively straightforward security measures in place.

Sony's marketing campaign for the PC version was understated, with system requirements revealed only a day prior to launch. Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place among Sony's top Steam releases, trailing 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.

Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the series' top performer on PC, having previously reached over 66,000 concurrent players. The weekend's sales figures will determine whether Spider-Man 2 can match its predecessor's success, but the current sales trajectory suggests a potentially strong showing.