Spider-Man 2 PC Release Hacked in One Hour

Spider-Man 2 was released on both Steam and the Epic Games Store without any protective measures, making it impossible for hackers to crack the game prior to its launch. This was due to the absence of pre-order and pre-download options for the PC version, coupled with a hefty file size of 140 gigabytes.

Despite these initial security measures, hackers managed to download and crack the game's distribution just an hour after its release. As anticipated, the game lacked sophisticated defense systems.

Sony opted for a modest advertising campaign for the project, and the system requirements for Spider-Man 2 were only disclosed a day before its PC release. On Steam, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 currently ranks seventh among Sony's major releases, trailing behind not only God of War and Horizon but also Days Gone.

Initial player feedback has been underwhelming. At the time of this post, the game has garnered a 55% positive review rating from 1,280 reviews. Players have reported issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs.

Meanwhile, Spider-Man Remastered continues to lead the series in terms of online presence on PC, having once achieved a peak of over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can come close to matching the first game's record will become clearer over the upcoming Friday and weekend. If current sales trends hold, the sequel has a promising chance of achieving a respectable outcome.