Marvel’s Wolverine Reveals New Gameplay Features, Rage System, Suits & More

Insomniac describes Marvel’s Wolverine combat as fast, fluid and ferocious, encouraging players to stay close to enemies and maintain aggressive momentum through claws, kicks, barrages and critical strikes.

Players can learn enhanced combat moves called Techniques and equip up to four rechargeable Special Techniques at once. Examples highlighted by Insomniac include Tornado Spin, Knee Breaker and Spiral Strike.

Logan’s progression also includes dozens of Adaptations that can be used to tune his capabilities to different playstyles.

Insomniac says these upgrades can help Wolverine absorb more gunfire, improve Rage effectiveness, expand parry windows and even terrorize enemies during combat.

Rage is structured as a three-tier adrenaline pool centered on survivability, resilience and fury. As Logan’s Rage builds, the system gives him increasingly powerful options for staying alive and overwhelming enemies.

The system can support a last stand when Wolverine is pushed to his limits or allow him to embrace a more savage fighting state and sustain his Rage through combat.

Outside the main encounters, Logan can use his senses to discover Nightmare Doors containing combat and traversal challenges.

Players can also search for collectible whisky bottles that reveal Logan’s forgotten memories and find material crates used to craft additional suits.

Marvel’s Wolverine includes Insomniac’s original Battle Reborn suit alongside outfits inspired by Weapon X, Old Man Logan, Ultimate Wolverine and Patch, as well as more grounded looks such as a tank top or leather jacket.

Some cowls and hats can be toggled, while acquiring suits can provide health upgrades. Players can also unlock multiple claw styles including bone, notched, curved, reflective and angled claws.

The Nightmare Cabin provides access to several additional features. New Game Plus includes exclusive Techniques and increased level caps, while Mission Replay allows players to revisit portions of the story and Nightmare Challenges offer score-based activities.

Photo Mode will also be available through a day-one update, according to Insomniac.

Insomniac says Marvel’s Wolverine includes more than 100 new, returning and improved accessibility features, including High Contrast visuals, English Audio Description, Global Game Speed and Strong Haptic Signals.

The game also provides player-controlled options for violence and adult language, including settings affecting dynamic blood, dismemberment and English-language profanity.

Marvel’s Wolverine is scheduled to launch September 15, 2026 on PlayStation 5.

The game follows Logan and Jean Grey alongside members of Team X as they confront Bolivar Trask’s campaign against mutantkind, with enemies including Omega Red and Deathstrike appearing during Logan’s journey.