Insomniac Games first made its mark with colourful platformers like Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank. In 2018, the studio shifted gears, bringing Marvel’s Spider-Man to life on PS4 — a title that grew into a blockbuster trilogy. Then in 2021, Insomniac shocked fans by announcing that Wolverine would be their next Marvel adaptation. After years of silence, September’s State of Play finally lifted the lid, revealing gameplay and confirming that Logan’s long-awaited return is everything fans have hoped for.
Brutal Combat That Pulls No Punches
The standout element of the reveal was its unapologetic violence. Wolverine’s claws slice, stab, and tear through enemies with bone-crunching realism. Limbs are severed, bodies are impaled, and blood soaks the battlefield — a far cry from the studio’s Spider-Man titles. The gore level recalls Mortal Kombat and even God of War, proving that Insomniac intends to show Logan at his most savage. For the first time, his claws feel as dangerous as they were always meant to be.
A Cinematic Adventure Beyond Open Worlds
While Spider-Man thrived on sprawling open-world design, Marvel’s Wolverine appears to favour cinematic action set-pieces. The footage showcased rooftop escapes, a motorcycle chase through the wilderness, and Logan clawing into a cliff face to save himself from a fall. These sequences echo the spectacle of Uncharted and Tomb Raider, blending raw combat with scripted moments that heighten the drama.
Diverse Locations to Discover
The game won’t keep Logan in one place. Insomniac confirmed multiple playable regions, each drawn from Marvel lore. Players will venture into the snowy Canadian wilderness, stalk through the neon-drenched streets of Madripoor, and journey to Japan — a country central to Wolverine’s comic book history. This variety of settings promises a dynamic pace and plenty of room to explore different sides of Logan’s character.
Iconic Outfits and Customisation Potential
Wolverine’s classic yellow suit, recently revived in Deadpool & Wolverine, finally gets its due in the game. The trailer also revealed Logan in plaid and a cowboy hat during Madripoor sequences, as well as a rugged leather jacket for wilderness encounters. Given Insomniac’s history of packing Spider-Man with dozens of alternate costumes, fans can expect a wide range of outfits to unlock and wear — a feature that has quickly become one of the studio’s signatures.
Allies, Enemies, and X-Men Icons
Logan won’t face this journey alone. The footage teased some of his most memorable allies and enemies, including Mystique and the formidable Omega Red. A towering Sentinel also loomed into view, hinting at larger-than-life battles that could rival the scale of Shadow of the Colossus. With these inclusions, fans can safely assume that more familiar X-Men characters will surface before the story is done.
Wolverine’s Definitive Game?
With ferocious combat, cinematic action, varied locales, and a cast of Marvel heavy-hitters, Marvel’s Wolverine is shaping up to be the definitive video game adaptation of the character. Insomniac has proven it can handle Marvel heroes before — and now it’s Logan’s turn in the spotlight.