Spider-Man 2 hit the PC gaming scene on both Steam and the Epic Games Store with no protective measures in place, making it impossible to hack before its release. This was largely due to the absence of pre-order and pre-download options, coupled with the game's hefty 140 gigabyte size.
Despite these initial safeguards, hackers managed to download and crack the game just an hour after its launch. As anticipated, the game lacked any sophisticated defense systems.
Sony took a subdued approach to marketing Spider-Man 2, and details about the system requirements were only disclosed a day before the PC release. On Steam, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 currently ranks seventh among Sony's top releases, trailing behind notable titles like God of War, Horizon, and even Days Gone.
Initial player feedback has been underwhelming, with the game garnering a 55% positive rating from 1,280 reviews at the time of this post. Common complaints include optimization issues, crashes, and various bugs.
In contrast, Spider-Man Remastered continues to dominate the series' online presence on PC, having previously achieved over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can come close to matching its predecessor's record remains to be seen over the upcoming Friday and weekend. If current sales trends hold, the game stands a solid chance of achieving respectable results.
