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 a swift crack.
Within an hour of release, pirated copies appeared online, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this rapid cracking.
Despite its large file size and quick crack, Spider-Man 2 debuted strongly, currently holding the seventh position among Sony's biggest Steam releases. However, it trails behind titles like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, 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 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 promising, if not record-breaking, future.
