Marvel's Wolverine

What this countdown tracks

Time until Insomniac Games launches Marvel's Wolverine on PlayStation 5 on September 15, 2026 – the studio's follow-up to the bestselling Marvel's Spider-Man series and the first dedicated Wolverine console game in nearly two decades.

Why this release matters

Insomniac Games has built one of the most consistent track records of any single studio of its generation: Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) sold more than 33 million copies and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023) crossed 11 million units in its first three months. Each of those titles became a system-seller for the PS4 and PS5 respectively, and Sony's 2019 acquisition of Insomniac formalised the studio as a flagship first-party developer. Marvel's Wolverine moves Insomniac off Spider-Man for the first time and into one of Marvel Comics' most demanding character spaces – Logan, who has not headlined a major console game since X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. Sony confirmed a fall 2026 release at a State of Play in September 2025, anchoring the title two months ahead of GTA VI as PlayStation's marquee September release. The game also benefits indirectly from Marvel Studios' theatrical Wolverine resurgence after Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.3 billion 2024 box office, expanding the audience well beyond traditional gaming readers. Insomniac has historically delivered major game releases on a roughly two- to three-year cadence, and Wolverine's September 15 slot keeps that rhythm intact while clearly differentiating the title from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in tone, rating, and protagonist style.

What we know so far

Sony's PlayStation Blog and the September 2025 State of Play confirmed a fall 2026 launch for Marvel's Wolverine on PlayStation 5, with September 15, 2026 widely cited as the working date based on subsequent disclosures. The game is described as a single-player action-adventure built ground-up for PS5, drawing from various Wolverine comic eras. A reveal trailer ran at the State of Play; an extended gameplay deep-dive is expected in spring 2026. Insomniac has confirmed the game stars Logan as protagonist with mature-rated combat and that it shares engine technology with the Spider-Man series. Story details, supporting cast, and villains have not been formally announced, though insider reports during the 2023 ransomware leak provided extensive early plot information that Insomniac has neither confirmed nor denied. Pricing is expected to follow Sony's $69.99 first-party tier; preorder open dates have not been announced.

Release details

• Release date: September 15, 2026
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
• Price: expected $69.99; not formally announced
• Studio: Insomniac Games (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Regional variations: simultaneous worldwide release expected

What to watch for leading up to release

• An extended gameplay deep-dive at a Sony State of Play, expected spring 2026
• Voice cast confirmation and supporting character reveals
• Preorder open and Collector's Edition reveal, traditionally 90 days out
• Story trailer in the final 60 days
• Review embargo lift – Insomniac titles typically embargo two days before launch
• Day-one accessibility and graphics-mode breakdown
• Any cross-promotion with Marvel Studios' theatrical slate

Related releases to track

Track alongside ghost-of-yotei-siege-of-edo-2026 for Sony's broader 2026 single-player calendar and gta-6-release-2026 in November. On the cinematic side, spider-man-brand-new-day-2026 in July and avengers-doomsday-2026 in December bookend the year for Marvel theatrical content tied loosely to the same intellectual-property universe.

FAQ

When does Marvel's Wolverine release? September 15, 2026 – confirmed by PlayStation. What platforms is it on? PlayStation 5 exclusively at launch. How much will Marvel's Wolverine cost? Pricing not formally announced; Sony's first-party tier is $69.99. Can I preorder Marvel's Wolverine? Preorders have not opened as of mid-2026. Who makes Marvel's Wolverine? Insomniac Games, the Sony-owned studio behind Marvel's Spider-Man.