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 and an absence of initial anti-piracy measures. This seemingly straightforward approach, however, didn't prevent hackers from cracking the game within an hour of its release. The game's relatively simple security measures proved no match for determined crackers.

Sony's understated marketing campaign, coupled with system requirements revealed only a day before launch, further contributed to the event's unfolding. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 has already secured a respectable seventh place among Sony's top Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.

Initial player reception, however, is less than stellar. 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. This contrasts sharply with the enduring popularity of Spider-Man Remastered on PC, which once boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match its predecessor's online success remains to be seen, although current sales trends suggest a positive outlook for the game's overall performance.