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Marvel’s Wolverine hype new trailer is overshadowed by drama
Insomniac Games has released a new trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine during San Diego Comic-Con, showcasing its violent action, X-Men characters and Logan’s fragmented memories ahead of its September launch. However, discussion around the trailer has been overshadowed by online anger at Sony’s reported plan to stop using physical PlayStation 5 discs in 2028, as well as criticism of Wolverine’s character model.
The footage features Jean Grey, Leech, Lady Deathstrike, Sabretooth and Omega Red, including a scene in which Logan’s flesh is stripped from his adamantium skeleton. A prequel comic and Comic-Con panel have added story material despite earlier leaks, while Insomniac says the PS5-exclusive game will depict Wolverine as an unreliable narrator with a compassionate side alongside its graphic violence.
In short
- New Wolverine trailer highlights brutal X-Men action.
- Sony physical-disc controversy dominates online reaction.
- PS5 exclusive launches on 15 September.
Explained simply
Marvel's Wolverine is an upcoming video game developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind the recent Spider-Man games, that puts players in control of Logan, an X-Men character renowned for his violent fighting abilities and superhuman healing powers. The game is exclusive to PlayStation 5 and is one of the most anticipated gaming releases in development, with a story that explores Logan's unreliable perspective and balances brutal combat with compassionate moments.
The game incorporates multiple X-Men characters and other figures connected to Wolverine's story, with additional story details being revealed through various marketing materials. Insomniac has described the game as depicting Wolverine as a complex character rather than a straightforward action hero.
Sony recently announced plans to phase out physical PlayStation 5 game discs by 2028, sparking significant online controversy among gamers who prefer owning physical copies. This controversy, combined with criticism of the game's character design, has created additional noise surrounding the release.
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