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 early access proved to be a significant factor.
Despite the sizable file size, hackers swiftly cracked the game within an hour of its release. The game's relatively straightforward security measures were easily bypassed.
Sony's marketing campaign was understated, with system requirements only revealed a day prior to launch. Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits seventh on Steam's list of Sony's best-selling PC titles, trailing behind established hits like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone.
Initial player reception has been mixed. 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.
Spider-Man Remastered remains the undisputed PC champion in 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, though its current sales trajectory suggests a promising outcome over the weekend.
