“We want to show you more of the game first.”

Granted, Marvel’s Wolverine is already confirmed to launch on September 15th for PS5, thus avoiding the juggernaut that is Grand Theft Auto 6 in November. While the pricing remains to be announced, it’s unlikely that Insomniac will deviate from the usual $69.99.

However, one reason that it hasn’t opened pre-orders could be due to the Deluxe Edition. Perhaps there are some exclusive costumes for Wolverine that it wants to reveal while at the same time promising plenty to earn in-game. There may also be other gameplay-related benefits that the studio has yet to explain.

Either way, assuming Housemarque’s Saros gets a dedicated State of Play next month ahead of its launch on April 30th, Insomniac may reveal more of Marvel’s Wolverine in May. It also wouldn’t be surprising if it just dropped a new gameplay trailer in June at the Summer Game Fest showcase and then opened pre-orders. Stay tuned for updates, and head here to learn about how long actor Liam J McIntyre has been involved.

“I think for them, their strategy is like, live service games are coming to PC,” he said. “But I think the sense I’m getting is that they’re backing away from putting their exclusive console stuff like traditional single-player stuff on PC.” Bringing up the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, Schreier noted that Sony seems to have no plans to bring it to PC. “I mean even if they don’t, we are seeing Wolverine is coming on September 15th, and that’s not coming to PC. It’s coming to PlayStation 5 only,” he said.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if it never came to PC, but even if it does you have a strong idea of what that is and that you need a PlayStation to play it at least for the indefinite future.”

Responding to questions about it simply being speculation on the ResetEra forums, Schreier offered some clarification. He said that while he hasn’t quite been ready to publish a whole story about Sony’s pull back from multiplatform releases for its single-player games just yet, more details will be coming soon.

“I mean, it’s not speculation, but sometimes topics come up on the show before I’m quite ready to publish a story about them. More to come soon I’m sure.”

Interestingly, John Linneman of Digital Foundry had expressed a similar belief. In a recent Q&A video, the hosts of Digital Foundry discussed Sony’s PC ports, and how the company has missed quite a few opportunities since the PS5’s launch, including Demon’s Souls and Gran Turismo 7. “I have an inkling that [Sony is] pulling away from PC,” said Linneman.

It is worth noting that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the only recent single-player PS5 game that has been confirmed to be getting a PC release. However, Kojima Productions isn’t exactly a first-party developer under the PlayStation Studios banner. Whether or not Ghost of Yōtei gets a PC release will likely be a bigger indicator for Sony’s plans for the platform moving forward.

On the multiplayer side of things, the company has seen quite a bit of success with Helldivers 2. Looking forward, it is likely looking to do the same with the co-op focused Horizon Hunters Gathering, which was unveiled earlier this month. The title is slated to hit PC and PS5 on the same day, complete with cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression.

While Horizon Hunters Gathering doesn’t yet have a release date, Guerrilla Games has noted that it will return to making single-player Horizon games in the future. Rumors have indicated that a Horizon 3 is still a long time away, however.

Actor Liam J McIntyre, who voices James “Logan” Howlett, tweeted that he had been “working on this for almost as long as my son has been alive. I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time…not long now!!!” That’s a fairly long time, but keep in mind that it only measures Howlett’s involvement. The process of conceptualizing and pre-production may date back even further back.

It’s interesting to put into perspective, because it would mean that Insomniac has had plans for Marvel’s Wolverine while working on Ratchet and Clank and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Of course, based on that unfortunate leak from 2023, we know that the studio has even more projects in the works, so it may not be that surprising.

Regardless, Marvel’s Wolverine has been looking very exciting, especially after its first gameplay reveal. As an original story, it focuses on Logan as he journeys across locations like Madripoor and Tokyo to recover his lost memories. Foes like the Reavers and Sentinels steam forth to stop him, and he dons the signature yellow garb to slice and dice.

Despite missing the latest State of Play, Insomniac will reveal even more details this Spring, so stay tuned.

As an original story, the action-adventure title follows James “Logan” Howlett on a quest to recover his memories. However, several key factions and individuals don’t want that, including the Reavers, Sentinels, and long-time foes such as Omega Red. Of course, you also have the shape-shifting Mystique, who seemingly has her own motivations.

Unlike Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, Marvel’s Wolverine appears to be a more linear affair. It’s also far bloodier with players ripping through enemies with his Adamantium Claws, whether it’s separating limb from limb or outright stabbing them in the face. Logan’s adventures will see him venture through Madripoor, Tokyo and Canada to reclaim his memories.

Of course, there’s still a lot we don’t know, but fortunately, Insomniac Games will reveal more this Spring. A dedicated State of Play seems about right, so stay tuned for more details.

Marvel’s Wolverine will launch exclusively on PS5 this Fall and features PS5 Pro support. It’s one of two major first-party single-player games from PlayStation this year, the other being Housemarque’s Saros, which launches on April 30th. Check out the latest gameplay trailer for the latter here.

PS4 offerings will also see expansion, with the addition of Monster Hunter Stories (PS4) and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS4) just a month before the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Other games coming to the subscription service are racing game Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (PS5), narrative action adventure games Neva (PS5) and Season: A Letter to the Future (PS4, PS5), indie title Venba (PS5), and sports game Rugby 25 (PS4, PS5). These games will be available for PlayStation Extra and Premium tier subscribers. The PlayStation Classics catalog will see the addition of Disney Pixar Wall-E (PS4, PS5), which was originally released on PS2 in 2008.

Along with this, Sony has also confirmed new additions to its PlayStation Plus Classics catalog for next month. The line-up, only available to Premium tier subscribers, includes PSP fighting game Tekken Dark Resurrection, and PlayStation classic rail shooter Time Crisis, as caught by Gematsu.

This announcement comes just a few days after rumors first popped up of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 coming to the subscription service. The 2023 action-adventure title revolves around Peter Parker and Miles Morales taking on a host of new foes from Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery. A key element of the story is the presence of the Symbiote.

While Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 coming to the service makes sense given its 2023 release date, Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel coming to PlayStation Plus is especially interesting since the third game in the turn-based RPG franchise is slated for release on March 13th.

While the Stories series has largely focused on telling their own standalone stories (no pun intended), they tend to have a throughline in the form of their combat systems that blend the traditional Monster Hunter gameplay loop with turn-based action with an emphasis on befriending monsters as well as fighting them.

For those looking to check out Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection before release, a demo was released earlier this month offering some early-game sections. Capcom has also confirmed that players will be able to carry over their progress into the full game when it finally comes out.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection also got a trailer earlier this week, offering an overview of the story and the history of the Riders. The trailer features narration by Elizabeth Rose Bloodblame of Hololive English, and focuses quite a bit on the bonds between Riders and their Monsties (Monster Besties). Along with the wide roster of monsters that the series is known for, Stories 3 will also feature newer ones from Monster Hunter Wilds, like Rey Dau and Arkveld. Among the returning monsters, Monster Hunters 2‘s Yama Tsukami has also been confirmed for the game.

While this is far from an outright denial that Marvel’s Wolverine will be present in some form at the State of Play this week, the studio will likely simply make an announcement of what kinds of details we can expect to see when the time actually comes. The studio might also once more show off the gameplay trailer it had already released back in September.

Marvel’s Wolverine is going to be a major first-party game for Sony, and the company’s CFO Lin Tao even went as far as to call it its first major tentpole release for 2026. The statement was made during an investor call, where she was asked if Insomniac’s title would see any impact from Grand Theft Auto 6‘s November 19th release date. In response, Tao said that Marvel’s Wolverine will serve as a major anchor for Sony.

A report from last month, however, has indicated that Insomniac Games is looking at a September or October release date for Marvel’s Wolverine. According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, this is so that sales of the game can be maximized before the eventual release of GTA 6. While the latter is expected to sell well across all platforms, it is also likely to be more popular on PS5 than Xbox Series X/S.

“Wolverine is almost certainly going to come out in September or October,” said Schreier. “Xbox is almost a non-factor; I’m sure they’ll sell millions on Xbox, but PlayStation is the main platform, so it’s almost… in some ways it’s kind of like a PlayStation exclusive, that most of the sales will be on PlayStation and it will sell a lot of PlayStation 5s alongside it. So I suspect that Sony is planning its entire calendar around GTA and will not release anything within the blast zone.”

The gameplay trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine has been our only major look at the upcoming action game so far. The trailer showcased just how brutal Logan will be in the game, with players being able to dismember their enemies thanks to Wolverine’s fast attacks and blades. Among the enemies we got to see as part of this trailer were familiar foes like Sentinels. The story is also expected to be impacted by major X-Men characters like Mystique and Omega Red. The game will take players on a worldwide journey to locations like Japan, Canada, and Madripoor.

Marvel’s Wolverine is slated for release as a PS5-exclusive. However, it is worth noting that Insomniac’s titles have typically also been ported over to PC eventually. We last saw this with Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. For more details, check out our review of the PC release of the latest entry.

Released in 2023, the sequel follows both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they battle various new threats, including the Symbiote and Venom. The former eventually falls victim to its influence, resulting in new powers and a much more vicious attitude. You can also look forward to new abilities, collectibles, and activities alongside fresh locations. With over 11 million copies sold, this would be a great deal for anyone who hasn’t already dived in.

Other notable releases supposedly include Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, an open-world racer from KT Racing. Despite facing middling reviews at launch, it’s been updated with several new features and content. Believe it or not, it’s currently in the middle of Season 5, which added several new vehicles, car resale, and taxi missions to the Contracts.

There’s also Neva from Nomada Studio (of Gris fame), which will reportedly be available for PS4 and PS5 players. Check out our review for the title, which offers a narratively rich and aesthetically gorgeous side-scrolling adventure.

Other titles are bound to be announced though, including more PlayStation Classics for Premium subscribers, so stay tuned for the official announcement.

Taking a closer look at software sales for the month of December, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 took the lead, with Battlefield 6 being ranked third. Other titles in the best-seller charts for the month are a mix of newer games like Donkey Kong Bananza and older titles like Grand Theft Auto 5, Minecraft and Red Dead Redemption 2.

While other console makers might have started struggling with console sales last year, Nintendo has been doing quite well with the release of the Switch 2. Piscatella had confirmed, the Switch 2 ended up being the best-selling console of the year in the US, with the country accounting for 4.4 million units. Along with this, the new console is also noted as selling faster than the original Switch from back in 2017.

As he noted, the Switch 2’s hardware sales single-handedly managed to offset industry-wide downward trends in console hardware sales. Sony’s PS5 ranked second for the period. The Switch 2 has also been described by Piscatella as being the “fastest selling video game console hardware platform” in history so far.

While things might be going well for Nintendo for the time being, research firm Niko Partners has predicted that the company will end up raising the price of the Switch 2 thanks to the worldwide memory shortages affecting manufacturing. The firm noted that, while the Switch 2 is priced competitively when compared to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo might have to bring its latest console in line with its competitors to maintain profitability.

In the meantime, Battlefield Studios has been working hard on creating and testing more content for the upcoming second season of Battlefield 6. While it hasn’t yet revealed too many details aside from its February 17 launch date, the developers provided a few hints about what kind of content we can expect when Season 2 of Battlefield 6 is kicked off.

Among the new content coming to the game is a brand new map, dubbed Contagion, that will also feature its own unique gameplay mechanics. No details have been provided about these mechanics, aside from vague hints about players needing to use equipment to interact with them, a soldier wearing a gas mask in the teaser trailer, and the fact that the map’s name implies some sort of contagious infection will be involved.

Battlefield 6 is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For more details, check out our review from back when it first came out.

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Commenting on the potential release date for the PS5-exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, Schreier said that Sony and developer Insomniac Games are likely looking at a September or October launch window. This would keep the title well out of the way of Grand Theft Auto 6’s currently-planned November 19 release, ensuring that Rockstar Games’ opus doesn’t affect its sales.

“Wolverine is almost certainly going to come out in September or October,” said Schreier. “Xbox is almost a non-factor; I’m sure they’ll sell millions on Xbox, but PlayStation is the main platform, so it’s almost… in some ways it’s kind of like a PlayStation exclusive, that most of the sales will be on PlayStation and it will sell a lot of PlayStation 5s alongside it. So I suspect that Sony is planning its entire calendar around GTA and will not release anything within the blast zone.”

While this likely doesn’t mean that Sony has struck up any exclusivity-related business deals for the PS5 release of Grand Theft Auto 6, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to assume that plans to release PS5 console bundles that include a copy of the game haven’t already been discussed. These bundles would help in further boosting sales of the console for the newer audience it will likely attract.

On the same podcast, Schreier had also further discussed the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, which has already seen its fair share of delays. He drew comparisons with the number of delays that affected Red Dead Redemption 2 before its eventual 2018 release on PS4 and Xbox One, going on to note that he wouldn’t be surprised if the November 19 release date actually sticks. He also mentioned the fact that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still being actively developed due to not being considered “content complete” yet, which he believes, could also lead to another delay.

“This is a big and complicated game,” he said. “The last I heard it was still not content complete. That is to say that people were still finishing things up, still finalizing levels and missions and seeing what’s going to make it into the game.”

“It’s really hard to say [what the release date will be] right now,” he continued. “I don’t think anyone at Rockstar could tell you with 100% certainty that they will make it out in November. But I think it feels a little more real than fall 2025 did.”

As for parent company Take-Two Interactive, Schreier said that while it hopes to launch the highly-anticipated game before the end of the fiscal year in March 2027, its priority is still to ensure that the quality of Grand Theft Auto 6 is high.

In a new Twitter post (complete with claws), Logan voice actor Liam J. McIntyre thanked those who wishlisted the title. “It means so much to us, and especially the developers who are pouring EVERYTHING into making this the game you dream of. You rock.” He also “can’t wait to show you more next year.”

While this isn’t a tease of any imminent reveal or such (though never say never with The Game Awards coming up), it is interesting to hear that Insomniac is putting “everything” into the game’s development. Remember when it had to cut content from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including a Symbiote Sandman?

Whether a similar situation arises for Marvel’s Wolverine remains to be seen. The action-adventure title launches in Fall 2026 for PS5, and thus far, it seems Insomniac isn’t afraid to potentially go head-to-head with Grand Theft Auto 6, which launches in November.