Wolverine

Marvel's Wolverine is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Based on the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, it is inspired by the long-running comic book mythology, while also deriving from various adaptations in other media. Marvel's Wolverine is a standalone entry in the Marvel's Spider-Man series, telling an original, self-contained story that shares continuity with Insomniac's other Marvel games.

Insomniac Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Marvel Games entered discussions about developing further games centered on Marvel characters beyond Spider-Man during the development of Marvel's Spider-Man (2018), with Insomniac expressing interest in adapting Wolverine. Marvel's Wolverine was officially announced in September 2021, alongside the involvement of creative director Brian Horton and game director Cameron Christian. The game is written by Mary Kenney, Walt Williams, Nick Folkman, and Joe Halstead.

Marvel's Wolverine was among the major subjects of a targeted ransomware attack on Insomniac Games in December 2023, in which various development assets showcasing gameplay and story elements briefly became publicly accessible. Horton and Christian were replaced by Marcus Smith and Mike Daly in their respective roles by October 2024. The game is scheduled to release for the PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026.[edit]

Marvel's Wolverine is expected to deliver a third-person, narrative-driven experience focusing on Wolverine's signature abilities. Players will wield his retractable adamantium claws, enhanced senses, and regenerative healing factor in brutal, visceral close-quarters combat. Leaked development assets suggest a rage-based combat system and stealth mechanics, with a semi-open world structure. The game is anticipated to have a more mature tone than Insomniac's Spider-Man titles, with dynamic weather and destructible environments powered by the studio's proprietary engine, which supports ray tracing and high-speed SSD streaming.[edit]

The original narrative, written by Mary Kenney, Walt Williams, Nick Folkman, and Joe Halstead, explores Wolverine's past with the Weapon X program and his struggle with his feral nature. The plot involves Wolverine traveling to a remote location to investigate a mysterious threat, forcing him to confront his violent history. The story is self-contained but acknowledges the broader universe of Insomniac's Marvel games, though it is not a direct crossover with the Spider-Man series.[edit]