Spider-Man 2 PC Release Cracked Within 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 140GB download. This absence of pre-release access, surprisingly, didn't prevent hackers from quickly cracking the game. Within an hour of release, pirated copies were available, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented.

Sony's marketing for the PC version was understated, with system requirements only revealed a day before launch. Despite this, the game has debuted strongly, currently holding the seventh position among Sony's top Steam releases, though 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 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.