Verdict: Marvel’s Wolverine launched September 15, 2026 on PS5 and landed at 77 on Metacritic — the lowest score of any Insomniac Marvel game, well below the Spider-Man trilogy’s high-80s/low-90s run. Critics praised the story and voice work but were split on the claw-based combat and linear structure. If you want a strong single-player superhero story, it delivers. If you wanted another open-world Spider-Man, it isn’t that.
What Is Marvel’s Wolverine About?
Marvel’s Wolverine — official PS5 key art
Marvel’s Wolverine is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, exclusively on PS5. You play James “Logan” Howlett, an amnesiac mutant who rejoins his old black-ops unit Team X to investigate the abduction of displaced mutants by industrialist Bolivar Trask and the Reavers militia — while digging into his own erased past. It’s set in the same shared universe Insomniac built starting with Marvel’s Spider-Man, and the cast leans on deep-cut X-Men characters like Sabretooth, Mystique, Jean Grey, and Nathaniel Essex.
Is Marvel’s Wolverine Any Good?
Reviews landed mixed-to-positive: a 77 on Metacritic, with IGN and GameSpot both scoring it 6/10. It’s a real step down from Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, which all scored in the high 80s to low 90s.
| Outlet | Score | Take |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic (aggregate) | 77 | Lowest of any Insomniac Marvel game |
| IGN | 6/10 | “Slick and satisfying combat wears thin” before the end; praised writing and characters |
| GameSpot | 6/10 | Combat doesn’t go beyond the basics players already expect |
| Giant Bomb | No score | Criticized the linear structure with exploration removed |
What Do Critics Like and Dislike?
The split is consistent across outlets: strong story and character work, weaker combat and structure. Insomniac replaced Spider-Man’s open-city traversal with claw-based melee combat and a tighter, mission-driven structure — a deliberate break from the formula that carried three straight Spider-Man games to critical and commercial success. Reviewers who liked the game pointed to Logan’s writing and the voice cast; reviewers who didn’t pointed to combat that feels good early but doesn’t evolve much over a full playthrough, and a linear level structure that removes the open-world exploration Insomniac is known for.
In-engine cinematic — Insomniac leaned into brutal, close-quarters combat
How Long Is Marvel’s Wolverine?
The main story runs about 12-13 hours. A completionist playthrough — all Nightmare Trials, Whiskey Bottles, Material Crates, and trophies — takes roughly 15-20 hours. That’s shorter than Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, in line with its more linear, focused structure.
Who’s in the Cast?
Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Deluxe Edition
Liam McIntyre voices Wolverine/Logan, Krizia Bajos voices Jean Grey, and Brett Gipson voices Sabretooth, with Troy Baker also part of the cast. It’s a smaller, tighter roster than Spider-Man 2’s, matching the game’s more focused, personal story.
Logan out of the mask — in-engine cinematic screenshot
Is Marvel’s Wolverine Coming to PC?
Not yet, and there’s no official confirmation either way. It launched as a PS5 exclusive on September 15, 2026. Sony’s past titles have often gotten PC ports a year or two after console launch, but reporting on Sony’s current PC strategy suggests that’s not guaranteed this time — treat a PC release as possible, not confirmed.
How Much Does Marvel’s Wolverine Cost?
The Standard Edition is $69.99; the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99 and includes bonus digital content. There’s also a Limited Edition PS5 console bundle featuring Jock’s hand-drawn key art design, sold separately.
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Verdict
Marvel’s Wolverine is Insomniac’s weakest-reviewed Marvel game, but “weakest Insomniac Marvel game” still means a 6/10-to-77-range single-player action game with strong writing and a voice cast that lands. If you’re coming in expecting another open-world Spider-Man, adjust expectations — this is a shorter, more linear, claw-combat-focused story. If you want a solid 12-13 hour Wolverine story with real character work, it delivers on that specific promise, even if the combat doesn’t hold up as well as Insomniac’s past output. Similar to how Deadpool & Wolverine mixed fan-service with genuine character work on screen, this game’s strongest asset is Logan himself, not the mechanics around him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvel’s Wolverine’s Metacritic score?
Marvel’s Wolverine scored 77 on Metacritic, the lowest score of any Insomniac-developed Marvel game, well below the Spider-Man trilogy’s high-80s to low-90s range.
How long does it take to beat Marvel’s Wolverine?
The main story takes about 12-13 hours. A full completionist playthrough, including all trophies and side content, runs roughly 15-20 hours.
Is Marvel’s Wolverine coming to PC?
Not currently confirmed. It launched as a PS5 exclusive on September 15, 2026, with no official PC release announced.
How much does Marvel’s Wolverine cost?
The Standard Edition is $69.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99, both on PS5.
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Updated: September 16, 2026
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