Marvel’s Wolverine closed out the September 24 State of Play broadcast by revealing gameplay footage and confirming a Fall 2026 release window. Marvel’s Wolverine is the next major project from Insomniac Games, and is scheduled to launch approximately three years after the studio’s previous project, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
True to its title, Marvel’s Wolverine will put players in the shoes of James “Logan” Howlett, better known by his X-Men codename of Wolverine. The upcoming project from Insomniac Games is a third-person action title that will also feature an ensemble cast of Marvel and X-Men characters, though further details about the game’s plot remain elusive. Although Marvel’s Wolverine was first revealed in September 2021, no further development updates about the project were revealed by Insomniac. Despite the lack of news, previous rumors stated that Marvel’s Wolverine was still on track for a 2026 release.
Marvel's Wolverine Release Window Confirmed By Insomniac
- Fall 2026
Thankfully, the September 24 State of Play proved past rumors correct. Insomniac closed the show by revealing that Marvel’s Wolverine will launch on PS5 in Fall 2026. A trailer that showed both gameplay and cutscene footage was shown off, using video captured on the PS5 Pro. The trailer begins with Logan tearing apart an enemy combatant with his adamantium claws, which will be the basis of the game’s combat system. Along with civilian clothing, Wolverine also donned his traditional yellow X-Men uniform and mask. The trailer featured Wolverine riding a motorcycle through the Canadian wilderness, as indicated by a road sign pointing to the town of Squamish, British Columbia.
The combat system will allow players to quickly dash between enemies and unleash a flurry of claw strikes and kicks. Aside from fighting, Wolverine can run and jump between buildings, using his claws for leverage. In a behind-the-scenes developer video, Insomniac revealed that Australian actor Liam McIntyre will portray Wolverine. McIntyre’s previous work includes his role as JD Fenix in the Gears of War series and as Taron Malicos in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Compared to past Insomniac titles, Marvel’s Wolverine will have heavy doses of action that should warrant a Mature rating from the ESRB. It will also have appearances from other Marvel and X-Men characters, such as Mystique, Omega Red, and The Sentinels. Insomniac stated that further details about Marvel’s Wolverine would be revealed in Spring 2026.
Marvel’s Wolverine joins a growing roster of AAA titles that will launch in 2026, such as Grand Theft Auto 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and 007 First Light. It remains to be seen when precisely fans can sink their claws into Insomniac’s highly anticipated game.