FollowingSpider-Man 2‘s successful launch last week, PlayStation has revealed just how impactful the game was. In the first 24 hours alone, the game sold over 2.5 million copies. This makes it the fastest-selling title from PlayStation’s first-party studios.
Great news, Spidey fans — Marvel’s#SpiderMan2PS5has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the first 24 hours. Thanks for making this a high-flying launch!pic.twitter.com/k3KdioW6x7
Numbers from the UK are also impressive.GameIndustry.bizreveals thatSpider-Man 2clenched the top spot when it comes to physical sales in the UK, surpassingSuper Mario Bros Wonder. It also had 5% greater sales thanHogwarts Legacyon PS5. Overall, it is the 4th biggest physical launch in the UK this year, surpassed byZelda: Tears of the Kingdom,EA Sports FC24, andHogwarts Legacyon all platforms.
Spider-Man 2‘s success is a product of some wise choices made by Sony over the years. It purchased theSpider-ManIP from Marvel in 1999 for $7 million which has turned out to be an incredibly advantageous move. Years later, Sony then tapped Insomniac to develop a newSpider-Mangame, leading to the PS4 game. Not long after the studio waspurchased by Sony for $229 million.
Insomniac has proven itself yet again, but the studio isn’t ready to sleep yet. Superhero fans can also look forward toWolverinewhich is currently in development.
