Insomniac Games reveals bloody first gameplay for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5
The first full gameplay trailer for Insomniac Games' upcoming title highlights Wolverine’s classic suit, rooftop traversal, and cooperative missions with Jean Grey.
Insomniac Games has released the first comprehensive gameplay trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, offering the first detailed look at the title ahead of its scheduled launch on PlayStation 5. The footage was unveiled during Sony’s State of Play broadcast, confirming the game’s release date of September 15, 2026. The project, which was initially announced by Sony and Insomniac in 2021, follows a previous gameplay reveal in September 2025 and an official date announcement in February 2026.
The trailer depicts the protagonist, Logan, wearing his classic yellow-and-black suit as he engages in bloody melee combat, traverses city rooftops, and rides a motorcycle. Gameplay sequences show the character dodging bullets while jumping between moving vehicles. The narrative focus of the shown mission involves Logan teaming up with Jean Grey to rescue a group of mutants who have been kidnapped for unspecified nefarious purposes.
Visual observations from the broadcast have drawn comparisons to other titles within the gaming sector. The Engadget team noted that Jean Grey’s visual design bears a strong resemblance to Jesse Faden from the game Control, prompting speculation among staff. Additionally, the gameplay style has been described as having hints of Sunset Overdrive, albeit with significantly more violence. These comparisons remain subjective interpretations of the visual and mechanical presentation rather than official statements from the developer.
The specific mechanics behind the bullet-dodging sequences are presented visually but are not explained in terms of player control or difficulty settings. Similarly, the source material does not detail the exact nature of the nefarious purposes behind the mutant kidnappings featured in the mission. The description of the combat as "comically violent" reflects the subjective assessment of the reporting outlet rather than an objective metric of the game’s content rating.
Insomniac Games, known for its work on the Spider-Man series, continues to develop the title as a major exclusive for Sony’s platform. The State of Play broadcast serves as a key channel for the company to showcase updates and gameplay reveals from its global studio network. With the release date firmly set for mid-2026, the studio has now provided its first substantial evidence of the game’s core loop and aesthetic direction.
