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

by Alexander Feb 26,2025

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 rapid crack.

Within an hour of release, the game was cracked, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented. Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements further contributed to this.

Despite this, Spider-Man 2 debuted strongly, currently holding the seventh position among Sony's top Steam releases, though trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone.

Initial player reception, however, is mixed. At the time of writing, the game holds a 55% positive rating based on over 1,280 reviews, with optimization issues, crashes, and bugs frequently cited.

Spider-Man Remastered remains the undisputed PC champion in terms of concurrent players, having previously peaked at over 66,000. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match this success remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a promising outlook for the game's performance over the weekend.

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