The much-anticipated release of *Spider-Man 2* on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store came without any digital rights management (DRM) protection. This decision was influenced by the absence of pre-order and pre-download options for the game, coupled with its hefty 140-gigabyte size. Surprisingly, within an hour of its release, hackers managed to download and crack the game, taking advantage of its lack of robust defense systems.
Sony's marketing for *Spider-Man 2* was understated, and details about the game's system requirements were only disclosed a day before its PC launch. Despite the excitement surrounding its release, *Spider-Man 2* has not met the high expectations set by its predecessor. On Steam, it currently ranks seventh among Sony's major releases, trailing behind titles like *God of War*, *Horizon*, and even *Days Gone*.
Initial player feedback has been mixed, with the game receiving a 55% positive rating from 1,280 reviews. Many users have reported issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs, dampening the overall experience.
In contrast, *Spider-Man Remastered* continues to lead the series in popularity on PC, having once boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. The performance of *Spider-Man 2* over the upcoming Friday and weekend will be critical. If current sales trends hold, there remains a possibility for the sequel to achieve respectable results, despite its rocky start.
