Spider-Man 2 PC Hacked Swiftly

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 cracking the game within an hour of its release. The game's relatively simple security measures proved no match for determined crackers.

Sony's marketing campaign for the PC version was understated, with system requirements revealed only a day prior to launch. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 has already secured a position as Sony's seventh-largest Steam release, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone.

Initial player reception, however, is less than stellar. At the time of writing, the game holds a 55% positive rating based on over 1,280 reviews. Optimization issues, crashes, and bugs are frequently cited concerns among users.

Spider-Man Remastered remains the undisputed PC champion of the series, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match or surpass this success remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a promising, albeit potentially imperfect, outcome.