The PC version of Spider-Man 2 was released on both Steam and the Epic Games Store without any protective measures in place. This decision stemmed from the fact that there were no pre-order or pre-download options available, and the game's distribution size was a hefty 140 gigabytes. Despite these measures, hackers managed to download and crack the game just an hour after its release, highlighting the absence of complex defense systems.
Sony opted for a modest marketing campaign for the project. The system requirements for Spider-Man 2 were only disclosed a day prior to the game's PC launch. On Steam, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 currently ranks seventh among Sony's biggest releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and even Days Gone.
Initial player feedback has been less than stellar, with the game receiving only 55% positive reviews from 1,280 opinions at the time of this post. Players have reported issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs.
In comparison, Spider-Man Remastered continues to lead the series in terms of online popularity on PC, having achieved a peak of over 66,000 concurrent players. The performance of Spider-Man 2 over the upcoming Friday and weekend will be crucial in determining whether it can approach the record set by its predecessor. If the current sales momentum persists, the game has a promising chance of achieving respectable results.