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Spider-Man 2 came out on PC and was hacked within an hour

by Simon Feb 27,2025

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store was notable for its lack of pre-order or pre-download options, resulting in a massive 140GB download. This absence of pre-release access, surprisingly, didn't prevent a swift cracking of the game's protection within an hour of its release. The game's relatively simple anti-piracy measures proved ineffective against determined hackers.

Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements only added to the pre-launch intrigue. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 has already secured a respectable seventh place among Sony's biggest Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.

Initial player reception, however, is less than stellar. At the time of writing, the game boasts a mere 55% positive rating based on over 1,280 reviews. Optimization issues, crashes, and bugs are frequently cited concerns.

Spider-Man Remastered continues to dominate the series' PC presence, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match this success remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a promising outcome over the weekend.

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