The Marvel's Wolverine release date is finally here, so make sure to find out what time the game launches in your time zone!

As we prepare for Liam McIntyre to take up the mantle, we've got everything you need to know about the game.

It's almost time to jump into Logan's shoes – or his tight, spandex costume – as the Marvel's Wolverine release date is almost upon us!

Marvel's Wolverine will release on 15 September 2026 at midnight UK time.

In fact, the game is being released at midnight across the world in a staggered global release – in fact, it's already out now in New Zealand!

It's worth noting that in countries with multiple time zones, the game will release at midnight in that country's easternmost time zone.

That means for players in the US and Canada, the game will unlock for you at 12am Eastern, which is good news for west coast fans who will be able to jump in at 9pm PT on the 14th.

Which consoles and platforms can play Marvel's Wolverine?

Marvel's Wolverine will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5. This is due to the game being developed by Insomniac Games, which is owned by Sony.

As a result, we wouldn't expect it to ever be ported to Xbox Series X/S or Nintendo Switch, nor PC, as Sony has reportedly stepped away from PC ports. As such, the best way to play the game will be on a PS5 Pro.

Can I pre-order Marvel's Wolverine?

Yes! Pre-orders for Marvel's Wolverine are now live.

You can pick up your copy directly from the PlayStation Store.

Players who pre-order the game will earn these pre-order bonuses:

• Early Access Suit: Classic Brown
• Early Access Claws: Reflective Claws
• 1 Additional Technique Point
• 4 PS Avatars

At the time of writing, there are two editions of the game: Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition.

The Standard Edition will only get you a copy of the game, as well as the above pre-order bonuses.

On the other hand, the Digital Deluxe Edition will get you the following rewards:

• 5x Exclusive Suits
  • Age of Apocalypse
• 5x Exclusive Claws
• 3 Addition Technique Points

Will Marvel's Wolverine come to PS4?

No, Marvel's Wolverine is not expected to come to PS4 at any point.

This is a next-gen project specifically built for the PS5, so the console will be the only place to play Marvel's Wolverine at launch and for the foreseeable future.

While gameplay details were fairly few and far between for a long time, June 2026's PlayStation State of Play gave us our best look yet at Marvel's Wolverine, with a brand-new extended gameplay trailer.

Logan is shown teaming up with fellow mutant Jean Grey, who combine their strengths to defeat a gang of Reavers armed with weapons and cybernetic implants.

Wolverine's combat is literally hack and slash, using special moves called 'Techniques' such as Tornado Spin and Bull Rush to take them down.

Jean uses her telekinetic abilities alongside him, opening up 'Critical Strikes', which are finishing moves that Wolverine can execute during a fight.

Every time Wolverine attacks, parries and kills, his Rage builds up. This makes his attacks stronger, and also activates Healing Factor to repair his body.

This fighting section is followed by a set piece in which Logan follows the escaping Reavers on a motorcycle, slashing tyres to take out trucks and flinging enemies onto the road.

He can also leap between the roofs of vehicles, taking out the enemies on top – a mix of normal enemies and powerful Brutes.

The trailer cuts out with Logan jumping towards a machine gun, soaking up bullets while his Healing Factor patches him up.

This is the gameplay we've seen so far, but Insomniac has shared a bit about what we can expect from the game as a whole, too:

"We aim to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy built on Insomniac staples like fast, fluid and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces; robust accessibility features; and a gripping story that taps into the core tenets of one of the most compelling comic book characters of all-time.

"We're breaking new ground with Wolverine, yes, but our penchant for telling stories about heroes overcoming colossal odds is as strong as ever. We're eager to explore Logan's story with you and tap into his signature spin on heroism which is much darker and more brutal than you might expect from Insomniac."

We wouldn't expect Marvel's Wolverine to have any formal links to the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies or the pre-existing X-Men films from the Fox days, either.

On the official product page, it says: "As he searches for answers about his past, Wolverine will do whatever it takes – unleashing brutal claw combat, violent rage and relentless determination – to cut through the mystery of the man he used to be. "

Marvel Games seems to be doing its own thing, so the best you can hope for is probably a collection of skins/outfits/costumes that pay tribute to Wolvie's big-screen outings.

If you were hoping for Hugh Jackman to reprise his role, then you're out of luck. Instead, fellow Australian actor Liam McIntyre will take on the job. Players might recognise him from Gears 5 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

What happened with the Wolverine leaks?

Insomniac Games suffered a data breach in December 2023, with ransomware group Rhysida demanding around £2 million in bitcoin. When the studio decided to not comply, the hackers released details of the studio's future plans by uploading them to the web.

As first reported by CyberDaily, this included several games in the works, budgets and sensitive data relating to Insomniac's employees. Insomniac subsequently released the following statement:

"Thank you for the outpouring of compassion and unwavering support. It’s deeply appreciated. We’re both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio and the emotional toll it’s taken on our dev team. We have focused inwardly for the last several days to support each other.

"We are aware that the stolen data includes personal information belonging to our employees, former employees and independent contractors. It also includes early details about Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5. We continue working quickly to determine what data was impacted. This experience has been extremely distressing for us.

"We want everyone to enjoy the games we develop as intended. However, like Logan... Insomniac is resilient. Marvel’s Wolverine continues as planned. The game is in early production and will no doubt greatly evolve throughout development, as do all our plans.

"While we appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm, we will share official information about Marvel’s Wolverine when the time is right. On behalf of everyone here, thank you for your ongoing support during this challenging time."

A brand new gameplay trailer dropped in September 2025, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the gory game.

The gameplay trailer comes four years after Sony unveiled the first trailer for Marvel's Wolverine for PS5 in September 2021. It shows Logan in a seedy bar of some sort before unleashing his Adamantium claws. The trailer is accompanied by the song The Dark End of the Street by James Carr.

Check it out below:

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