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Marvel's Wolverine Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Proprietary Engine (Insomniac) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Third-Person |
| Release Window | Fall 2026 |
| Developer | Insomniac Games |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Setting | Marvel Universe (Earth-1048) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 Exclusive |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | A mature, brutal take on the Wolverine character from the creators of Marvel's Spider-Man, featuring a unique 'souls-like' inspired combat system with dismemberment. |
Marvel's Wolverine System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
Marvel's Wolverine Laptop Recommendations
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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2499
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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2699
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 120 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and fast loading times for the detailed environments.
Marvel's Wolverine: Map Size and Regions
The game features a semi-open world structure, with large, dense, and explorable zones rather than a single massive city sandbox. Confirmed locations that will serve as battlegrounds include the neon-lit criminal underworld of Madripoor, the frosted wilderness of Canada, and the bustling streets of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Traversal is focused on parkour, leaping, and climbing.
Marvel's Wolverine Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is based on unlocking new combat abilities, which are likely equippable in ability slots. A crafting system allows Logan to create items like throwing knives, smoke bombs, and medkits. His signature healing factor is a core mechanic, allowing him to regain significant lost health by aggressively attacking enemies, similar to the system in Bloodborne.
Marvel's Wolverine: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced.
Marvel's Wolverine: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Marvel's Wolverine is a single-player PlayStation 5 exclusive, so cross-platform play is not applicable. A PC release may follow sometime after the initial console launch.
Marvel's Wolverine Specific Game Elements
Marvel's Wolverine Weapons
- securityAdamantium Claws (Primary Melee)
Logan's signature, indestructible claws. The combat system is built around their use for fast, fluid, and ferocious attacks that can dismember enemies.
- securityCrafted Throwables (Consumable)
Players can craft and use items like throwing knives and smoke bombs to gain a tactical advantage in combat.
Marvel's Wolverine Vehicles
- directions_carMotorcycle (Ground Vehicle)
Leaked test footage shows Wolverine fighting ninjas while riding his motorcycle. It is unconfirmed if this feature will be in the final game.
Marvel's Wolverine Characters
- personJean Grey - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A major character in the story who is also playable in 5 of the game's 15 missions, featuring a unique ranged, psychic combat style.
- personMystique - Key Character
The elusive shapeshifter. Her role in the story is ambiguous, potentially acting as an ally or a manipulative villain.
- personOmega Red - Antagonist / Boss
A formidable personal enemy of Wolverine who will serve as a challenging boss fight.
- personSabretooth - Antagonist
Logan's arch-nemesis. He is highly speculated to be a central antagonist in the game.
- personThe Reavers - Enemy Faction
A primary enemy faction of anti-mutant cyborgs that will relentlessly pursue Logan.
- personWolverine (James 'Logan' Howlett) - Playable Protagonist (playable)
The central hero, a centuries-old mutant with a healing factor and adamantium claws, on a quest to uncover his past.
Top 3 Characters:
(James 'Logan' Howlett): The protagonist, a reluctant hero with a regenerative healing factor and adamantium claws. Voiced by Liam McIntyre. 2. Jean Grey: A major character and playable for a significant portion of the game. Her story is deeply intertwined with Logan's. 3. Sabretooth: Logan's greatest foe and a highly speculated central antagonist for the game.
Marvel's Wolverine Missions / Objectives
- flagJean Grey Missions
Objective: Five of the game's fifteen missions will feature Jean Grey as the playable character, offering a change of pace with her ranged, psychic combat style.
- flagMain Story Campaign
Objective: A cinematic, 15-mission campaign that follows Logan's journey across the globe to uncover the conspiracy behind the forces hunting him and the truth of his past.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Past: The main story objective that drives Logan's journey across the globe as he is pursued by anti-mutant forces. 2. Defeat the Reavers: A core combat objective, fighting against a relentless faction of cyborgs and their puppet master. 3. Playable Jean Grey Missions: A recurring objective where players take control of Jean Grey for 5 of the game's 15 missions, utilizing her unique ranged, psychic abilities.
Marvel's Wolverine Companions / Summons
- groupNone (N/A)
Ability: The game is designed as a solo experience focused on Logan's personal journey. There are no companion or follower systems.
Marvel's Wolverine Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkLore Items
Location/Use: Found through exploration, these collectibles grant access to new outfits and provide deeper insight into Logan's mysterious past.
- collections_bookmarkSalvage
Location/Use: A type of collectible that also contributes to unlocking new cosmetic outfits for Wolverine.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Unlocked by finding salvage and lore items throughout the world. 2. Lore Items: Collectibles that provide insight into Logan's mysterious past. 3. Crafting Resources: Materials used to craft consumable items like throwing knives and medkits.
Marvel's Wolverine Armor
- shieldNone
Focus/Stats: The game does not feature a traditional armor system. Logan's durability is based on his powerful regenerative healing factor, which is a core gameplay mechanic.
Marvel's Wolverine Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Outfits
Details: Players can unlock new outfits for Wolverine by finding salvage and lore-based collectibles throughout the game.
Marvel's Wolverine Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is a standalone origin story set in the same universe as Marvel's Spider-Man (Earth-1048). It follows James 'Logan' Howlett, a centuries-old mutant, on a global thriller to uncover the secrets of his dark past. The narrative takes him to iconic comic locations like Madripoor, Canada, and Tokyo. A major leaked plot point involves a tragic, shared history between Logan and Jean Grey, orchestrated by Mister Sinister.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Brutal Dismemberment Combat: A fast, fluid, and ferocious third-person combat system focused on Logan's adamantium claws. It features a new 'souls-like' inspired control scheme where mastering the parry system is key to dismembering enemies. 2. Regenerative Healing Factor: A core gameplay system, similar to Bloodborne, where players can regain large chunks of lost health by staying aggressive and attacking enemies. 3. Detective Mode (Sense of Smell): Wolverine can use his heightened sense of smell in a 'detective mode' to find hidden passages, track enemies, and piece together past events.
Marvel's Wolverine Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Marvel's Wolverine?It is a single-player, third-person action-adventure game from Insomniac Games, the creators of Marvel's Spider-Man. It is a standalone story set in the same universe (Earth-1048) but with a much darker, more mature, and brutal tone.
- help_outline Is the combat like the Spider-Man games?No, Insomniac is moving away from the 'Arkham' style combat. Leaks suggest a new 'souls-like' inspired control scheme with dedicated attack buttons and a focus on timed parries to trigger dismemberment.
- help_outline Is it an open-world game?It is described as a 'semi-open' world. This means it will feature large, dense, and explorable zones like Madripoor and Tokyo, but will not be a single, massive sandbox city like in Spider-Man.
- help_outline When will it be released?The game is scheduled for release in the Fall of 2026, exclusively for the PlayStation 5.