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 release, pirated copies were available, highlighting the relatively straightforward security measures implemented.
Sony's understated marketing campaign, coupled with the late release of system requirements, further contributed to the situation. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 has already achieved a commendable position, ranking seventh among Sony's biggest Steam releases, though trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.
Initial player reception 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. The game's performance against the overwhelmingly successful Spider-Man Remastered (which boasts over 66,000 concurrent players at its peak) remains to be seen. However, current sales trends suggest a potentially strong showing over the weekend.