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

by Olivia Mar 04,2025

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 140 GB download. This absence of pre-release access, surprisingly, didn't prevent a swift crack.

Within an hour of release, hackers had obtained and cracked the game, highlighting the relatively light anti-piracy measures implemented. Sony's understated marketing campaign, coupled with late-breaking system requirements, added to the pre-launch intrigue.

Currently, Spider-Man 2 sits at seventh place among Sony's top Steam releases, trailing behind titles like God of War, Horizon, and Days Gone. Initial player reception is 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.

Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the series' PC sales champion, having previously peaked at over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match this success remains to be seen, though its current sales trajectory suggests a promising outcome over the weekend.

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