10 Things To Know About Marvels Wolverine

10 Things to Know About Marvel’s Wolverine

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re taking a look at ten awesome things to know about “Marvel’s Wolverine.”

An Emotionally Charged Storyline

It’s no surprise that players are going to step into the iconic role of James “Logan” Howlett–Wolverine. The story here is set to be full of emotion, nuance, and brutality. The Mutants in this world are despised pariahs that feel forced to stay in the shadows, much to the chagrin of Team X. It’s up to Wolverine and his powerful allies to stop the nefarious threats of the Reavers, a guns-for-hire cybernetic militia and Trask Industries who hope to thwart the Mutants for good. Speaking of allies…

Jean Grey Enters the Fray

Wolverine won’t be fighting alone despite his lone wolf nature. Players are joined by the powerfully telekinetic Jean Grey who is aiding the Mutants in their plight. Not only does Jean seem to play a central role in the intense storyline, she also seems to be a major part of many gameplay scenarios, although details seem to be somewhat scant about that. From what we’ve seen from the extended gameplay trailer, Jean will aid Wolverine in a team-up of sorts where she can quell the Reavers with her own powers or by performing intense duo tag-team attacks that could change the tides of battle in the form of Critical Strikes.

Not an Open World Game

“Marvel’s Wolverine” is going in the direction of a pure, straightforward, linear single-player adventure, eschewing the open world we saw in the “Marvel’s Spider-Man” games. Insomniac Games looks to focus the adventure to allow for incredible scripted setpieces, brutal and deeply engaging combat scenarios, a robust ability and moveset, and missions/quests that reflect the storyline’s major presence in the game. It’s clear from what we’ve seen and read so far that Insomniac wants Wolverine to be able to have a globe-trotting adventure where he isn’t tied down to one locale.

Intense and Visceral Combat

There’s simply no denying just how brutal this game is in action. Gameplay trailers have made it clear that Insomniac isn’t holding back on violent, visceral action and loads of bloodshed. This third-person action-adventure title is putting Wolverine’s claws front and center, with loads of variety in attacks, traversal, combos, and over-the-top Techniques and powers (such as Tornado Spin and Bull Rush.) He’s a living weapon that doesn’t hold back, after all. Plus, he can even enter a three-tiered Rage Mode that gives him even more damage output for extra carnage. Whether clawing Reavers in the face or pouncing on them from afar to deal incredible damage, Wolverine is ready to get up-close-and-personal with his harrowing capabilities. But, he does have some sneaky tricks up his sleeve…

Stealth is a Viable Option

Interestingly, stealth was shown off quite a bit in the extended gameplay trailer, something that may be a bit surprising given Wolverine’s penchant to claw, smash, and gut baddies with ease. Wolverine can take a slower, more methodical approach to combat scenarios, stalking from the shadows, using his animal senses to track foes’ nervous systems, stabbing Reavers from behind cover, and even lunging from high above to lay the coup de grace for unsuspecting foes below. Make no mistake about it, though, Wolverine’s stealth abilities are just as punishing and aggressive as the traditional combat. And when, not if, your stealth falls apart, the game dynamically allows you to change up your combat tactics on the fly to adapt to various engagements.

Environmental Takedowns

A small thing to be sure, but one that could both change the tide of battle and make for some creative kills is the fact that environmental takedowns seem to be a part of the gameplay cadence. In the extended gameplay trailer, we see Wolverine thrust a Reaver through with two forklift spikes as he pushes him towards it. Like the rest of the combat, it’s blood, brutal, and intense. We also see Jean Grey smash a large metal container on a truck during a heightened moment of the chaos. If these are anything to go by, the environments themselves will be tools and playgrounds for creative combat and kills to keep things fresh and gory.

Oodles of Locations

Given that “Marvel’s Wolverine” isn’t an open world title, Insomniac games has the breathing room to give our eponymous Mutant plenty of unique locales to explore. It’s been confirmed that Wolverine will explore Madripoor, Canada, Tokyo, and the Pacific Northwest. Obviously, there will be many more unique places for Wolverine to exact his special brand of claw-based menace in and around (all of which will, of course, tie into the deeply engaging storyline). We can’t wait to see what setpieces and encounters Insomniac has cooked up for us to engage with, since this game is touted as a global thriller.

Heal on the Go

Wolverine fans already know that the titular character has incredible healing abilities. Well, it’s no surprise then that the extended gameplay trailer highlights this both during gameplay and in what looks to be a transitional cutscene of sorts. By spamming the square button, we are shown that Wolverine can quickly self-heal via Healing Factor, putting him back in the fight to lay waste to the Reavers. It will be interesting to see if he has any passive self healing outside of combat (apart from cutscenses), or if it’s a button prompt/ability each and every time.

Hop Aboard a Motorcycle

Reminiscent of something from “Days Gone” or the “Uncharted” games, Wolverine takes advantage of riding motorcycles in this adventure. While we’ve only seen him hop aboard a cycle in a very specific moment in the extended gameplay trailer during a Mutant cargo transport via Trask Industries, ending with Wolverine flinging the bike as a hurling weapon towards his foes, it’s been confirmed he will be able to ride other cycles and vehicles during his global-trotting journey.

Release Date, Platforms, and Pricing

At the time of writing, it has been confirmed that “Marvel’s Wolverine” is releasing on September 15th, 2026 for $69.99 on PlayStation 5. You can also pre-order the game now, with special goodies and editions for those who want more, including extra suits, claws, and technique points. Oh, and it’s also worth noting that Insomniac has shared that the game will feature multiple, worthwhile accessibility options to tailor the game to your liking. We can’t wait to jump in soon!

So, are you looking forward to playing Marvel’s Wolverine? What things in the game are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.