It’s now official: Marvel’s Wolverine will be released on September 15, 2026. The announcement, revealed without major warning, surprised fans who were hoping to find out the date during a recent PlayStation State of Play.
Developed by Insomniac Games, the studio already behind Marvel’s Spider-Man, this new game dedicated to Logan stands out as one of the most anticipated projects of the current generation. Its release window positions the title at the heart of a particularly busy back-to-school season.
A strategic release for PlayStation
Set for September 15, 2026, Marvel’s Wolverine will arrive just one week after Phantom Blade Zero, another production highly anticipated by PlayStation players. This positioning confirms Sony’s desire to massively occupy the back-to-school calendar. The announcement was seen as a surprise, especially since no major communication had accompanied the latest PlayStation events. Insomniac Games continues its collaboration with Marvel after the critical and commercial success of Marvel’s Spider-Man.
A project awaited for several years
Initially announced in 2021, Marvel’s Wolverine remained discreet for many months. Few concrete elements have filtered out on its gameplay or its narrative orientation. The expectation around the character is particularly strong. Wolverine remains one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Universe, and expectations are high for the more mature tone the game could take. This release date ends months of speculation.
Xbox faces a period of uncertainty
According to GamesBeat, Seamus Blackley, co-creator of the Xbox, believes that the brand is “endangered” as a major player in the sector. He particularly mentions the lack of experience of Asha Sharma, new CEO of Xbox, as well as her past at the head of CoreAI at Microsoft, as signals of a strategic repositioning. These declarations come in a context of significant internal reshuffle.
A 2026 school year under high tension
With Marvel’s Wolverine and Phantom Blade Zero only a few days apart, the 2026 school year promises to be intense for PlayStation players. The announcement of the date marks an important step in communication around the game, but many questions remain open regarding the gameplay, the narrative and the technical ambitions. One thing is certain: September 15, 2026 is now a key event in the video game calendar.