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 pre-release access, surprisingly, didn't prevent hackers from quickly cracking the game.

Within an hour of release, the game's unprotected distribution was cracked, highlighting a relatively weak anti-piracy system. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this situation.

Despite its release, Spider-Man 2 currently sits at seventh place on Steam's list of Sony's top-performing titles, trailing behind games like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.

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

Spider-Man Remastered continues to hold the online player record for the series on PC, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can achieve similar success remains to be seen, though its current sales trajectory suggests a potentially strong performance over the weekend.