The PC release of *Spider-Man 2* took an unexpected turn when it was made available on Steam and the Epic Games Store without any protective measures. This was largely due to the game's distribution model, which did not offer pre-orders or pre-downloads, and the substantial size of the game itself, clocking in at 140 gigabytes. Despite these precautions, within an hour of its release, hackers managed to download and crack the game, exploiting its lack of sophisticated defense systems.

Sony's marketing for *Spider-Man 2* was notably understated, with the game's system requirements only being disclosed a day before its PC launch. On Steam, *Spider-Man 2* has secured the seventh spot among Sony's biggest releases, trailing behind heavyweights like *God of War*, *Horizon*, and even *Days Gone*.

Initial player feedback has been less than stellar, with the game garnering a 55% positive review score from 1,280 reviews shortly after launch. Common complaints include issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs.

In contrast, *Spider-Man Remastered* continues to dominate the series' online presence on PC, having previously achieved a peak of over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether *Spider-Man 2* can come close to matching its predecessor's record remains to be seen, particularly over the upcoming Friday and weekend. If current sales trends hold, there's potential for the game to achieve a respectable performance.