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 circulated, highlighting the game's relatively straightforward anti-piracy measures. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this rapid cracking.
Despite this, Spider-Man 2 has debuted strongly, currently sitting in seventh place among Sony's top Steam releases. However, it trails behind titles like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone.
Initial player reception is 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 continues to hold the series' PC player count record, having once peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can reach similar heights remains to be seen, but its current sales trajectory suggests a potentially strong performance over the weekend.
