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 its release. The game's relatively simple anti-piracy measures proved ineffective against determined hackers.

Sony's understated marketing campaign and the late release of system requirements only added to the anticipation. Despite this, Spider-Man 2 currently sits at seventh place among Sony's top Steam releases, 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. In contrast, Spider-Man Remastered maintains its position as the series' PC sales champion, having previously boasted over 66,000 concurrent players. Whether Spider-Man 2 can match or surpass its predecessor's online peak remains to be seen, but current sales trends suggest a promising outcome.