MARVEL’S WOLVERINE Video Game Debuts Super Bloody Gameplay Trailer

The gameplay trailer showcases just how violent the game will be, with a similar pace to the action of the Spider-Man games but much closer, more immediate and visceral. We also seem to get the same level of playable set-pieces as the earlier games. Wolverine jumps off imploding skyscrapers and atop moving vehicles with ease, which is exactly what we want. Additionally, we’re getting what looks like a slightly modified version of the yellow Deadpool & Wolverine costume.

Both Omega Red and Mystique make appearances, as does a massive, mutant-hunting Sentinel there at the end. Whether we get many more X-Men cameos, or if it’ll be pure Wolverine comics stuff, will probably come later. But, according to the accompanying behind-the-scenes featurette, we definitely will get more comics stuff if you know what to look for.

Assaying the role of James “Logan” Howlett for Marvel’s Wolverine is Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre. He seems pleased as punch to take on the iconic mutant. It’s a large responsibility, but he certainly has the voice down.

The synopsis for Marvel’s Wolverine is as follows:

“Become a living weapon. 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.”

I for one will be the first in line for this game. Do people still wait in line for anything? Well, I’ll find a line and then wait in it. For a whole year. Oh yeah, Marvel’s Wolverine is coming to PS5 Fall of 2026. Dammit, bub.

Kyle Anderson is the Senior Editor for Nerdist. He hosts the weekly pop culture deep-dive podcast Laser Focus. You can find his film and TV reviews here. Follow him on Letterboxd.