Spider-Man 2 came out on PC and was hacked within an hour
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launched on Steam and the Epic Games Store without any pre-order or pre-download option, resulting in a completely unprotected 140GB distribution. This lack of pre-release access proved surprisingly ineffective as a security measure.
Within an hour of release, hackers had downloaded and cracked the game, highlighting the absence of robust anti-piracy systems. Sony's relatively low-key marketing campaign, coupled with system requirements revealed only a day before launch, contributed to this vulnerability.
Despite this, Spider-Man 2 debuted strongly, currently holding seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, though trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and even Days Gone.
Initial player reception, however, is mixed. At the time of writing, the game holds a 55% positive rating based on over 1,280 reviews, with users citing optimization issues, crashes, and bugs.
Spider-Man Remastered remains the undisputed PC champion in the series, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. While the weekend will be crucial in determining Spider-Man 2's success, its current sales trajectory suggests a promising outcome.
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