fantastic work on its trilogy of Spider-Man games proves it has the knowledge and expertise to make an amazing superhero game.
However, that initial excitement about Marvel's Wolverine could possibly turn into worry. The game's development period has been void of any updates, not only to when players can expect to dive into Logan's new adventure, but also in regard to how said development is actually progressing. A lack of information is always going to be a cause for concern for fans desperate to play a highly-anticipated title. And, with some major changes occurring within Insomniac itself, Marvel's Wolverine could be taking a turn for the worst.
Beyond Leaks, Marvel's Wolverine Has Had No Real Updates
The Leaks Themselves Have Likely Made Things Worse
The ongoing silence on Marvel's Wolverine is likely to cause worry, simply because of the length of time that has ed. Marvel's Wolverine was first announced back in 2021 during Sony's State of Play with a cinematic trailer that, at this current time, remains the only official trailer released for the title. While the reveal itself and Insomniac's involvement was enough to drum up excitement at the time, the lack of updates in the three years since said reveal means that there is no idea of what form or direction Logan's new adventure is going to take.
While concerning, there are a few good reasons as to why Insomniac may be choosing to stay quiet about Wolverine's progress. For example, the same State of Play presentation where the announcement occurred also saw the reveal of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which would likely have taken up the majority of Insomniac's time and resources, as the first of the two titles to be released. It also wouldn't be fair to pressure Insomniac into making any announcements without complete confidence that they're ready to showcase Wolverine, as failing to do so would arguably make players more worried when viewing an unfinished product.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the last game Insomniac released; it launched on October 20, 2023.
Regardless of these reasons, a lengthy wait like Wolverine's is sure to make players desperate for any information they can grab their hands on, as proven by the Insomniac leak that occurred back in 2023. Among the data that was leaked were details regarding the early development of Marvel's Wolverine. Data breaches such as Insomniac's can have disastrous consequences as it has the potential to completely change development plans, making the small moment of satisfaction from desperate players turn into major unforeseen damage for Wolverine's development in the long-term.
Marvel's Wolverine Creative Director Left This Summer
It's A Huge Loss For A Title In Active Development
The issues that were brought about by the Insomniac leak would have only been complicated further thanks to the recent changes in Wolverine's development team. According to a report from Perfect Dark reboot for Xbox. While the reasons for his departure are still unconfirmed, the same report suggests it may have come down to creative differences over the direction Marvel's Wolverine was taking.
Having such an integral member of the team depart in the midst of development is a huge blow, especially if the reasoning for Horton's departure is to be believed. Creative differences could be indicative of a sense of dissatisfaction within Insomniac regarding Wolverine's current progress. If that is indeed the case, a seismic shift like changing creative leads could result in some major changes being implemented to the game, surely putting even more delays into Wolverine's already lengthy development period.
Could Insomniac's Wolverine Game Be In Trouble?
It's Hard To Predict The State Of Wolverine's Development
There's no way for players to be able to truly know how the development of Marvel's Wolverine has progressed or been affected by the events that have occurred since the title's initial reveal. The data breach and change in creative leads are certainly going to be setbacks, but their total impact on the game's development remains unclear. Insomniac have repeatedly assured players desperate for new information, with a statement released on the official Insomniac Games X (formerly Twitter) following the data breach that said news would be shared when the studio is ready.
Despite the setbacks, Marvel's Wolverine will still be a highly-anticipated release for fans. Insomniac's previous track record with Spider-Man should be enough for players to maintain faith in the developer's ability to craft a spectacular, action-packed experience that does Wolverine justice. While there's no sign of the title making an appearance soon, players will surely be in for a treat when they finally get to see Marvel's Wolverine in action.
Sources: Game File, PlayStation/YouTube, Marvel's Wolverine/X
Marvel's Wolverine
- Released
- October 1, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Franchise
- Marvel
Marvel's Wolverine is the next entry in Insomniac Games' cultivated Marvel universe after Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles Morales. Players will sharpen their claws and step into the world of the short-tempered, regenerative Logan in an unknown storyline that engages players in brutal action combat worthy of the legendary X-Men member's name.
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
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