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 140 GB download. This, coupled with a relatively low-key marketing campaign from Sony, left the game vulnerable.

Despite the sizable file size, hackers cracked the game within an hour of its release. The absence of robust anti-piracy measures proved effective for the initial wave of players, however, it remains to be seen how long this will last.

Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place in Sony's Steam release rankings, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone. Early player reviews are 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 series' top performer on PC, having previously boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. The upcoming weekend will be crucial in determining whether Spider-Man 2 can match, or even approach, its predecessor's success. However, initial sales suggest a potential for respectable performance.