Spider-Man 2 PC Release Hacked in Under an Hour

The PC release of *Spider-Man 2* caught the gaming community by surprise, as it was distributed on both Steam and the Epic Games Store without any protective measures in place. This was largely due to the absence of pre-order and pre-download options, coupled with the hefty 140-gigabyte download size, making it impossible for hackers to crack the game before its official release. However, within an hour of its launch, hackers managed to download and crack the game, confirming the lack of sophisticated defense systems.

Sony opted for a low-key marketing approach for this title, and the system requirements were only revealed a day before the game hit the PC market. Despite this, *Spider-Man 2* has secured the seventh spot among Sony's top releases on Steam, trailing behind major titles like *God of War*, *Horizon*, and even *Days Gone*.

Initial player feedback has been mixed, with the game garnering a 55% positive review rating from 1,280 reviews at the time of this post. Players have reported issues with optimization, frequent crashes, and various bugs, which have dampened the overall reception.

In contrast, *Spider-Man Remastered* continues to dominate as the top performer in the series on PC, boasting a peak concurrent player count of over 66,000. The coming days, particularly Friday and the weekend, will be crucial in determining whether *Spider-Man 2* can approach the success of its predecessor. If the current sales momentum holds, there's a possibility the game could still achieve respectable results.