Marvel's Wolverine PS5: Everything we know so far

Marvel's Wolverine is one of the most exciting releases coming to Sony's console in 2026.

Set to be a PS5 exclusive, we're still awaiting word on when it will be arriving exactly, with only a Fall 2026 launch window to go by so far. While we had hopes we might see Logan pop up during the recent PlayStation State of Play February 2026 showcase, which was packed full of announcements and reveals, Wolverine and his adamantium claws were a no-show.

Still, we've gotten a much better idea of what's in store in the new game, which is set to follow Logan as he goes "on the hunt to uncover secrets of a dark past that keeps eluding him". And thanks to a gameplay reveal, we know the upcoming Marvel game will also feature the likes of Mystique and Omega Red. For more on this upcoming PS5 game, read on below as we break down everything you need to know about Marvel's Wolverine.

Marvel's Wolverine release date will be in 2026

Marvel's Wolverine is set to release in Fall 2026. The PS5 game received its release window at last year's PlayStation September State of Play, where Insomniac was on hand to deliver a first official look at the game in action.

While Sony is yet to put a firm Marvel's Wolverine release date in place, we may be getting one very soon. Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play showcase will kick off on Thursday, February 12. The presentation will be an hour long, and I'm holding out hope that Logan will finally lock a date in the calendar during it. I'll keep you posted as more details come our way!

Marvel's Wolverine platforms

Marvel's Wolverine is a PS5 exclusive and will not be coming to PS4.

While Spider-Man: Miles Morales was a cross-gen game when it launched alongside the PS5, Insomniac soon followed it with Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart – a PS5 platform exclusive. Insomniac has fully turned its attention to the new generation console and is working to squeeze every ounce of power out of it that it can.

Marvel's Wolverine gameplay trailer

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Above is the latest trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, and it is glorious. The clip does focus on gameplay for the upcoming title first and foremost. If you want to see the game's overall mood, we recommend watching the reveal trailer below.

The Marvel's Wolverine reveal trailer is 53 seconds of pure joy. It opens up in the aftermath of a barroom brawl, the room littered with blood and bodies as our favorite adamantium-clawed Mutant enjoys a shot.

That bar, our friends over at Newsarama have surmised, is the Princess Bar – AKA Logan's home away from home on the island of Madripoor, which you may also have spotted in Episode 3 of Falcon and The Winter Soldier. A brawler pulls a knife, Logan pops his claws, and fades to black – let the wait for another look at the game in action begin!

Marvel's Wolverine setting

A screenshot of a man holding a knife during the Marvel Wolverine game trailer. — (Image credit: SIE/Marvel)

Marvel's Wolverine is being pitched as a global thriller. The presence of The Princess Bar in the original reveal trailer signalled that the nation of Madripoor would be a key location, which Insomniac has now confirmed. The studio also confirmed locations including "the frosted wilderness of Canada and the narrow city streets of Tokyo."

It's worth noting that this adventure is separate from the comic books and movies that Logan has starred in the past. Last year, Ryan Schneider, head of franchise strategy at Insomniac, explained that this was a "standalone game" he does drop this tease: "Being able to build a new, original universe with Spider-Man and now Wolverine is such an honor for so many of us at Insomniac Games."

Marvel's Wolverine gameplay

Marvel's Wolverine a third-person action adventure game. Insomniac says it aims to "deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy built on Insomniac staples like fast, fluid, and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces; robust accessibility features; and a gripping story that taps into the core tenets of one of the most compelling comic book characters of all-time."

The studio has also said that it is "breaking new ground" with its storytelling and gameplay for this PS5 exclusive. "Once the claws come out, Wolverine doesn’t hold back: as a living weapon forged against his will, he’ll use razor-sharp adamantium to dispatch enemies and untamed berserker rage to build momentum on the battlefield. He’ll leave an impression on his foes with fast, fluid, and rapid attacks and techniques that’ll dismember or break anyone who gets in his way. Wolverine might be distant, but he isn’t afraid to get up-close and personal when it counts."

Which is all to say that you should expect an exceptionally bloody, brutal experience from the Marvel's Wolverine gameplay experience. The first look at the game in action is exceptionally promising, with Insomniac combining all the flair of its Spider-Man titles with the brutality Logan is known for delivering.

Marvel's Wolverine cast

There's still a lot we need to learn about the Marvel's Wolverine cast, although Insomniac has confirmed that the actor taking on the role of Logan/Wolverine will be Liam McIntyre. McIntyre is an Australian actor, best known for playing the lead role on television series Spartacus: Vengeance and Spartacus: War of the Damned, as well as Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard on The Flash.

Marvel's Wolverine leaks

A screenshot of the logo for Marvel's Wolverine game, taken from the trailer.

(Image credit: SIE/Marvel)

Developer Insomniac Games was the victim of a significant data breach in 2023, after a hacking group demanded over two million USD to prevent the release of information online. The result was a massive Marvel's Wolverine leak, including the publishing of early development builds and early information about the game. The video game industry was quick to react, and rally in support of Insomniac, calling the breach "truly disgraceful and shameful."

Marvel's Wolverine development

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales screenshot showing Miles jumping aboard a motorcycle. — (Image credit: Insomniac)

Marvel's Wolverine is being developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind two of the best PS5 games of the generation in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The studio has grown tremendously since it was acquired by Sony and integrated into the PlayStation Studios portfolio, giving it the resources to produce multiple ambitious games all at once.

Development will be led by creative director Brian Horton and game director Cameron Christian, who spearheaded the creative team for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Logan is in safe hands, is what we're saying, and we're confident that the team will deliver for one best X-Men members of all time.

Insomniac is yet to confirm who we'll be fighting, but you have to believe it'll be a selection of the best Wolverine villains. Or check out our guide on how to watch all the X-Men movies in order if you fancy a mutant marathon.

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