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, surprisingly, didn't prevent a swift crack.
Within an hour of release, hackers had obtained and cracked the game, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented. Sony's understated marketing campaign, coupled with late-breaking system requirements, further contributed to the situation.
Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place among Sony's top 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' PC sales champion, having once boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match its predecessor's success remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a potentially strong performance over the weekend.
