Marvel's Wolverine: Reviews, Sales & September State of Play Highlights

Marvel's Wolverine, an exclusive for the PS5 by Insomniac Games launched on September 15th 2026. The game received a Metacritic score of 77 from 115 critic reviews. This is a generally positive score, but the lowest score Insomniac have received for a Marvel licensed title. It received a 77 from Notebookcheck, with Marvel's Spider-Man receiving 87, Miles Morales receiving 85 and Spider-Man 2 receiving 89.

Contrary to what the critics said, the game received a high score from players. The game received a 4.84/5 from the PS Store, with around 20,000 reviews. That is higher than any Insomniac Spider-Man game, with Spider-Man 2 the best of those at 4.72. On the PS Store database tracker this is currently the second highest game in the US, but the highest in the UK and Mexico. (Note: This does NOT include PS5 disc sales.)

During the September 3rd State of Play, Wolverine's launch trailer was shown. Other games announced were Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition, Metro 2039 for February 4th 2027, Final Fantasy VII Revelation for April 8th 2027 and limited edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers. (Source: Jang and Gfinity)

Overall, this is a game that receives a lot of respect from critics but isn't loved. However, gamers seem to enjoy it more than critics. This is why the score can be misleading.

Below are the scores, sales hints and announcements from the show. We will also point out where there are discrepancies and what we couldn't find out. We haven't played the game.

The game released on September 15th 2026. The review embargo lifted on September 10th at 8am Pacific. It is an exclusive for the PS5 and there is no PC version.

The standard edition costs £69.99. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition costing £79.99. This includes 5 suits, 5 claw sets and 3 technique points. There were pre-order exclusives including a Classic Brown Suit, Reflective Claws, 1 Technique Point & 4 Avatar's. We couldn't find out how much it costs in the US.

The review embargo lifted 5 days before release. This means players had a few days of coverage before the game came out. There were pre-order bonuses so the early scores may have affected some people's decision to buy on release or wait for a sale.

The main story is around 12-15 hours long. The game is more linear than the open world Spider-Man games so it won't be as long. We couldn't find out how well it runs on a base PS5 or PS5 Pro as NerdZap don't mention performance modes.

The game received an 8/10 from TheSixthAxis, Push Square & Destructoid. However, it received a 6/10 from IGN, GameSpot, Eurogamer & GamesRadar+. (Note: Only IGN & GameSpot were mentioned in the article.) It also received a 5/10 from Giant Bomb.

Overall the game received a high score from OpenCritic with a top critic average of high 70's. Around 7/10 critics recommended the game. The roundup's summary says scores ranged from a handful of 100s down to 5, but the body does not name any perfect scores.

Other headlines mention this is the lowest rated game Insomniac have had in nearly a decade. (Notebookcheck) and the lowest scored PlayStation Studios game of the PS5 era. (Upcomer) Upcomer's headline adds that players scored it 4.85/5. (Note: These are headlines from the search results, we couldn't access the actual pages.)

It's always good to look at scores in context. 77 is a generally positive score meaning most reviewers would recommend it. 6/10 from IGN & GameSpot is a mixed score. An 8/10 from Push Square & Destructoid is a clear recommendation. To get an idea of who this game is for look at the range of scores.

Metacritic scores can change in the weeks after release. The scores below are from mid September.

Most reviewers praised the presentation, voice acting, motion-capture & animation. They said this was the best Insomniac have done. Even the lower scoring sites praised Liam McIntyre's performance as Logan.

Fast, gory combat was praised by Push Square. Destructoid said it was another well made story driven superhero game from Insomniac Games. Combat looked great in the beginning and had a good presentation for the Rage system. There are also accessibility options including gore toggles.

Those who praised the acting mentioned the main character. Even those who gave the game a 6/10 mentioned how good Liam McIntyre was as Logan.

This can be a big factor for some players. As the game is centred around a violent character you can turn the gore down.

Overall, the game was praised for its quality, acting and fast combat in the early game.

The combat became repetitive very quickly. (IGN - Simon Cardy) "Just because you can make some amazing single-character superhero games doesn't mean you should." (GameSpot - Tamoor Hussain) Skill Up criticised the tutorial-like nature. They said the game plays like "bowling with the kid bumpers on" and you're treated like a complete idiot.

Overall, the game received criticism for repetitive combat, shallow Rage system, GPS style markers and unmissable quick-time events. It also received mixed reactions for being shorter and more linear with corridor-style gameplay. The game peaks early.

Some critics mention why there was a divide between players and critics. The combat can become repetitive and the linear nature means there is less exploration to change things up. However, those who bought it on the PS Store may not care as much about how it compares to Spider-Man.

This can be seen as both. If you want a focused action game with a character then you may enjoy the combat. However, if you play through the entire campaign as a reviewer you may get tired of the combat.

The game received a 4.84/5 from players on the PS Store with around 20,000 reviews on September 16th. This is early and there are far fewer people playing it than previous Insomniac games. This may change. Some journalists believe the game has a short lifespan which may affect enthusiasm.

According to leaked documents from the studio, the game was aiming to sell at least 6 million copies in its first year and 10 million overall. It is currently the second highest selling game on the PS Store database tracker. (September 16th). (Note: This does NOT include PS5 disc sales.)

The game received Sony's highest physical launch in the UK for 2026. (God Is a Geek) It also received a comparison to Death Stranding 2. (Tech Insider) We couldn't access these pages so we can't confirm the details. However, this does match what we found with the digital rankings.

We couldn't find any official sales figures from Sony. The figures below are just indicators.

Compared to Marvel's Spider-Man (87), Miles Morales (85) & Spider-Man 2 (89) on Metacritic, Wolverine received a low score of 77. Spider-Man 2 received the highest score from players at 4.72 compared to Wolverine's 4.84.

This is partly due to the game being more linear. The Spider-Man games are open world whereas Wolverine has a shorter, corridor-style game. This led to critics giving it a lower score as they wanted variety and exploration. However, those who want a focused action game don't seem to mind.

As there are far fewer people playing it than previous Insomniac games this is just a snapshot of how players are finding it in the first week. It could go either way.

If you are deciding between the two games, looking at the reviews it seems the Spider-Man games are a safer bet if you want to explore. Whereas Wolverine has great combat and a darker tone.

If you want a character driven action game with great acting and fast, gory combat and don't mind it being around 12-15 hours long then this is a good choice. Those who gave it an 8/10 praised these aspects.

If you want an open world, deep systems or longer game then think twice. Those who gave it a 6/10 or lower mentioned it was repetitive, tutorial-like and linear.

If price is an issue then think about waiting for a sale. The game costs £69.99 in the UK. (NerdZap) PlayStation games can often go down in price after release. We couldn't check if there are any current discounts.

There are accessibility options to customise your game. There are gore toggles. (NerdZap)

It is an exclusive for the PS5. If you only have a PC/Xbox then you won't be able to play it on release. There is no PC version planned. (NerdZap)

The launch trailer was shown for Marvel's Wolverine. This showed us how Bolivar Trask's mutant hunting programme works and how the Sentinel Robots came to be. A hardcore solo survival mode for Ghost of Yotei was also announced. This will release on October 1st and lets you play as characters such as Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima. (Jang) Gfinity names it Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition and also dates it October 1st.

Hunter's Moon, a first person historical folk horror game will release on the PS5 on October 26th. (Jang) Metro 2039 will release on February 4th 2027 with a gameplay reveal for the PS5 Pro. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will release on April 8th 2027. (Jang, Gfinity & The Nerd Stash) Pre-orders are open for all editions of Revelation including the collector's edition. Final Fantasy Resonance has a demo that carries save data over to the full game. (The Nerd Stash)

Crimson Desert's first DLC will release on October 15th. Final Fantasy Resonance will release on October 22nd. Gran Turismo 7 will receive its Spec IV update in October & December. Until Dawn 2 will release on January 28th 2027. Gundam Rogue Orbit will release on March 5th 2027. Saros will receive a free update in 2026. (Gfinity) Crimson Desert's DLC will release in October 2026. (The Nerd Stash) The Nerd Stash lists Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for December 2026.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is set for 2027. Maneater 2 was officially announced. Konami showed us Rev. NOiR & Rhapsody in Scarlet. There is also a LEGO PlayStation set with over 1900 pieces to recreate the original PlayStation in 1:1 scale. Mycopunk has been added to PlayStation Plus along with the classics Mega Man X Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2 & Ratchet & Clank. (Jang)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Fate/Extra Record, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World & more were shown in the State of Play Japan segment. (The Aureview)

2 limited edition DualSense controllers for GTA VI were announced. One is black and one is white. They have official branding & an iridescent finish. They are open for pre-order on September 10th and ship on November 19th. (Jang) Gfinity gives the same pre-order date but says it ships on November 19th 2027.

There is a discrepancy between the two sources. The page on Gfinity mentions the dates are guess work. Jang mentions it ships on November 19th which is the same date as Grand Theft Auto VI released. (November 19th 2026) We covered this in our previous article about GTA 6 so it is likely to be a mistake. We can't confirm which one is correct from these pages. Check the PlayStation Store listing for the shipping date.

Neither of the sources mentioned a new release date for the game. Jang mentions it was only mentioned in relation to the controllers. The Nerd Stash doesn't mention it.

There are a few discrepancies between the different round-ups. Until Dawn 2: Gfinity mentions it will release on January 28th 2027. The Nerd Stash mentions a pre-order trailer with no date. The Aureview mentions it had a release date revealed.

Crimson Desert DLC: Gfinity mentions it will release on October 15th. The Nerd Stash mentions it will release in October 2026.

Final Fantasy Resonance: Gfinity mentions it will release on October 22nd. The demo is available now.

Keeper is available now. Uncanyon will release in 2027. The Aureview mentions Keeper is coming to PS5. This suggests some of the round-ups are mixing new announcements with previous information. The safest bet is to check the PlayStation Blog or the game's store page for any dates.

As the show was on September 3rd and this article is dated October 29th some of the dates have passed. We couldn't confirm if they released on time.

If you enjoyed the combat in Wolverine then you will enjoy the first half of the game. If you want to explore an open world then you may prefer the Spider-Man games. These are both Insomniac games but have different structures. (Notebookcheck)

Throughout the rest of the year you can look forward to Ghost of Yotei's Complete Edition on October 1st, Crimson Desert's DLC and Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV update. In early 2027 you can look forward to Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039 & Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

Keep in mind the PS5 increased in price in April and PlayStation Plus increased in May. (See our pricing article.) These games are why you should buy a console.

We couldn't find the prices of the games in the US. The game costs £69.99 in the UK.

Sales figures: We couldn't find any official sales figures. The 6million & 10 million target comes from leaked documents.

Rankings & changes in scores on Metacritic & PS Store after September 16.

GTA 6 controller shipping date: Jang mentions it ships on November 19th. Gfinity mentions it ships in 2027.

Exact dates for Until Dawn 2 & Crimson Desert DLC.

God Is a Geek, Upcomer & Tech Insider pages: We could only see the headlines.

We haven't played Marvel's Wolverine.

NerdZap, Marvel's Wolverine review roundup: worth it?, September 15, 2026: https://nerdzap.com/news/marvels-wolverine-review-roundup-worth-it/

Notebookcheck, Despite middling Marvel's Wolverine reviews, PS Store rating tops Spider-Man games: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Despite-middling-Marvel-s-Wolverine-reviews-PS-Store-rating-tops-Spider-Man-games.1401176.0.html

Jang, PlayStation State of Play September 2026: all major announcements: https://jang.com.pk/en/72460-playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-all-major-announcements-news

Gfinity Esports, Everything announced at PlayStation State of Play, September 2026: https://www.gfinityesports.com/article/everything-announced-at-playstation-state-of-play-september-2026

The Nerd Stash, PlayStation State of Play September 2026: all major announcements: https://thenerdstash.com/playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-all-major-announcements/

The Aureview, Everything announced at the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play: https://www.theaureview.com/?p=310063