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 straightforward anti-piracy measures proved ineffective.
Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements added to the pre-launch intrigue. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 currently sits at seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, 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 remains the undisputed PC champion in terms of online concurrent players, having once peaked at over 66,000. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match this success remains to be seen, but its current sales trajectory suggests a potentially strong performance over the weekend.
