Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store was notable for its unprotected distribution, a consequence of the absence of pre-order and pre-download options, and its substantial 140 GB file size. Despite this lack of initial protection, the game was cracked within an hour of release, highlighting the relatively straightforward security measures in place.
Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to the situation. Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.
Initial player feedback 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 maintains its position as the series' top performer on PC, having previously boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining whether Spider-Man 2 can match its predecessor's success; however, current sales trends suggest a promising outcome.