Marvel's Wolverine reviews arrive
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The gist
Marvel's Wolverine reviews landed September 10, five days before the PS5 release.
Critics praise the combat and visuals, but several say the story is the weak.
Background
Marvel's Wolverine is Insomniac Games' follow-up to its Spider-Man series, and it arrives on PS5 on September 15, 2026. Review embargoes lifted on September 10, giving critics five days before launch to weigh in. Early coverage is broadly positive on combat and presentation, with the story drawing the most criticism.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026Sony revealed a Marvel's Wolverine PS5 bundle, a matching DualSense controller, and console covers in a 'Battle Yellow' colorway.
- Aug 19, 2026Pre-orders for the bundle opened at 10 a.m. local time through PlayStation Direct, GameStop, and Amazon.
- Sep 10, 2026Marvel's Wolverine reviews published, five days ahead of the game's PS5 launch.
- Sep 15, 2026The game and the $649.99 PS5 Digital Edition bundle are scheduled to ship.
Who’s saying what
- Positive
- MonsterVine calls it 'solid as adamantium,' praising brutal combat, a strong Logan story, excellent performances, and comic-inspired suits.
- Positive
- Mashable describes it as 'gleefully bloody fun' with an engaging story and captivating cast that 'will leave you emotionally bleeding.'
- Mixed
- Men's Journal calls it an enjoyable action title that 'could've used more variety.'
- Critical
- Kotaku frames it as 'a throwback that's too much and not enough,' and GameFile says it struggles to stand out from other PlayStation-exclusive rage quests.
Still unverified
Insomniac staff departures during development are noted in one report, which says they are not confirmed to have affected the shipping date. One report also cites PS5 hardware unit declines and a 36% sales drop without full context.