The PC release of *Spider-Man 2* took an interesting turn when it was distributed on both Steam and the Epic Games Store without any protective measures. With no pre-order or pre-download options available, and a hefty download size of 140 gigabytes, the game was seemingly impossible to hack in advance. However, just an hour after its release, hackers managed to download and crack the game, highlighting its lack of complex defense systems.
Sony's promotional efforts for *Spider-Man 2* were relatively subdued, and the system requirements were only revealed a day before the game hit PC platforms. Despite this, *Spider-Man 2* has secured the seventh spot among Sony's biggest releases on Steam, trailing behind titles like *God of War*, *Horizon*, and even *Days Gone*.
Initial player feedback has been less than stellar, with the game receiving a 55% positive rating from 1,280 reviews at the time of this post. Players have reported issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs, which have dampened the overall reception.
In contrast, *Spider-Man Remastered* continues to dominate as the online leader within the series on PC, boasting over 66,000 concurrent players at its peak. Whether *Spider-Man 2* can come close to matching this record remains to be seen, especially over the upcoming Friday and weekend. If current sales trends persist, the game might still achieve a respectable outcome.
