Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store was notable for its unprotected distribution, a consequence of the absence of pre-order and pre-download options, and its substantial 140-gigabyte file size. This lack of pre-release access, however, did not prevent hackers from cracking the game within an hour of its release. The game's relatively simple anti-piracy measures proved ineffective.
Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to the situation. 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, and Days Gone.
Initial player reception has been 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.
Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the most popular game in the series on PC, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. While it remains uncertain whether Spider-Man 2 will match its predecessor's success, its current sales trajectory suggests a promising outcome over the weekend.
