Seemingly unbothered by the ongoing large-scale leaks, Insomniac Games has said that it has no plans for a Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 reveal right now. The game was announced nearly three years ago, and a good chunk of it leaked last December following a massive ransomware attack on Insomniac Games.

Wolverine PS5 reveal will come ‘when the time is right’

In response to a fan who asked for an update on Wolverine, Insomniac tweeted that it’ll share news “when the right is right, and the right time isn’t now.”

Insomniac previously reassured fans that eaks stemming from the ransomware attack have had no impact on Wolverine’s development, although they did take an “emotional toll” on the studio.

For its part, Sony has largely been quiet about the attack and what transpired. The company did, however, contact ISPs in an attempt to take down Wolverine leaks. However, as we reported recently, Sony is still scrambling to plug the leaks.

Since December, we’ve seen something of Wolverine nearly every month, including large amounts of alpha gameplay, character and enemy information, and even a potential release window of 2026.

Insomniac hasn’t said how long fans will have to wait, but it’s safe to assume Wolverine won’t be at the rumored PlayStation Showcase.

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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 gameplay continues to trickle out following a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games in December 2023. Over the last week alone, Sony Interactive Entertainment shut down several leaks, but more links to gameplay videos are consistently popping up on sites like Reddit.

Wolverine PS5 gameplay leaks are a testament to the massive scale of Insomniac Games hack

The leaked gameplay videos show weapons, combat, boss fights, and mechanics like a “Rage Mode.” Sony is struggling to contain the leaks, as evidenced by this video shared on Reddit that’s been up on YouTube for the past four months. We won’t embed anything here for obvious reasons but if you’re fast enough, you might be able to catch a glimpse of Wolverine yourself.

Bear in mind that this is likely an early build, although hackers claim that they accessed new Wolverine builds as well. It’s unclear what became of Sony’s investigation into the leaks since the company itself never addressed the issue. However, Insomniac Games did release a brief statement expressing disappointment and reassuring fans that Wolverine’s development won’t be impacted by the leaks.

We advise against downloading any of the clips up because Sony apparently teamed up with ISPs to identify those who downloaded copies.

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Insomniac Games has said that despite their magnitude, Wolverine PS5 leaks will not impact the game’s development. The studio suffered from a devastating ransomware attack that saw not just company data stolen but also employees’ personal data. However, Insomniac says it’s too “resilient” to allow the breach to impact its work.

Sony and Insomniac investigating Wolverine PS5 leaks and assessing impact of hack

In a statement published on Twitter ahead of the holiday, Insomniac acknowledged the “emotional” toll of the ransomware attack and said that it appreciated the outpouring of love and support while the team focused “inwardly” to support one another. Insomniac decried the data theft, which included information pertaining not just to the studio’s own employees but also former employees and independent contractors.

“We’re both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyber attack on our studio and the emotional toll it’s taken on our dev team,” part of the statement reads. The studio added that the leak includes “early” development details of Marvel’s Wolverine. “Like Logan, Insomniac is resilient,” the statement continues. “Marvel’s Wolverine continues as planned.”

According to Insomniac, Wolverine is in early production so we can probably rule out all those rumors of a late 2024 release.

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Internet service providers have reportedly begun sending DMCA notices to users in light of the Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 leak. A playable build was leaked as part of the recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, and at least one ISP — Comcast Xfinity — has started cracking down on users downloading the build on behalf of Sony.

Wolverine PS5 leak is one of the most extensive leaks in recent years

The ransomware attack on Insomniac Games was massive in scale, the leaks from which continue to trickle. However, it’s Marvel’s Wolverine that has been affected the most, with leakers sharing the entire plot, cast, characters, and a playable build — big chunks of gameplay from which are now circulating online.

According to a notice circulating on social media, Comcast is identifying subscribers who downloaded the PC build and is demanding that they delete the files or face termination of service and account. The notice, if real, suggests that Sony fairly quickly contacted ISPs when it realized the extent of the hack, but with Christmas approaching, it remains to be seen how effective ISPs will be in taking the leaks down.

We have been unable to verify the authenticity of the notice above, but given the magnitude of the hack, we won’t be surprised if it’s real.

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Hackers have leaked a treasure trove of Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 alpha gameplay footage as well as game information. Insomniac Games recently suffered a ransomware attack, with hackers setting a deadline for ransom that just passed. A disastrous leak has occurred as a result, revealing information about a large number of future Insomniac Games projects.

What we’ve gathered from Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 gameplay leaks

We understandably won’t be hosting any of the leaked content here but a compilation of alpha footage alongside Wolverine’s animation, motion capture work, full plot (spoilers!), roadmap, internal presentation, cutscenes, and information like boss fights and enemies, can be found via Reddit. What we can share, however, is some of the game’s cast and release window.

If all goes according to plan, Wolverine PS5 is expected to release by 2026 — an interesting revelation because it was heavily rumored by typically reliable sources that the game would release by 2025 at the latest. Not quite. As for the cast, motion capture work is already underway, with Liam McIntyre playing Logan (Wolverine). And of course, Troy Baker is also part of the game’s cast.

It looks like Wolverine’s length will be on par with Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, which is good news for those who prefer concise experiences.

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A concept artist may have ended up corroborating previous rumors of Wolverine PS5 release date window alongside leaking a release window for Bend Studio‘s unannounced PS5 game. The “leak” comes from the ArtStation profile of Hung Nguy, who has since scrubbed any mention of Wolverine and Bend Studio.

Wolverine PS5 release date could be as early as next year, according to reports

Screenshots of Nguy’s ArtStation profile have been making rounds online, with Marvel’s Wolverine listed as a 2024 release and Bend Studio’s game listed as a 2025 release. While these could merely be placeholders, we’ve previously heard reports that Insomniac Games is targeting a release window of 2024 for Wolverine. Journalist and insider Jeff Grubb suggested as much.

Back in February, Grubb claimed to have heard that Wolverine is targeting a 2024 release but could potentially slip into 2025. He further claimed that Wolverine will be a semi open world game with a linear design, and will be targeting a mature audience. Not much is known about Bend Studio’s mystery project.

As soon as Nguy’s profile made rounds, he removed any mention of Wolverine and Bend Studio from his portfolio. It’s possible that Nguy made a mistake since he works as a contractor, so take this with a grain of salt.

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It looks like Insomniac Games has begun ramping up the development of Marvel’s Wolverine for the PS5. If a tweet by the studio’s Senior Cinematic Animator Tommy Mann is anything to go by, some of the folks working on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 have started moving on to Wolverine.

Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 release date window has yet to be announced

Insomniac’s Wolverine was announced in 2021, but there’s barely been any news since then as the studio prioritized Spider-Man 2’s development. Rumors and speculations suggest a 2024 release, but take that with a grain of salt.

Over on Twitter, Mann said that he enjoyed working on Spider-Man 2, and as of a day ago, he’s moved on to Wolverine PS5. This led to speculations that Insomniac is ramping up the game’s development.

We expect Spider-Man 2 to receive post-launch content alongside patches like its predecessor, so October won’t mark the end of Insomniac’s work on the game. However, with Spider-Man 2 out on store shelves, it makes sense for the studio to shift its focus on Wolverine.

Insomniac Games is one of the developers facing a strike by video game actors demanding fair compensation. It remains to be seen how it will impact Wolverine’s development.

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The ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike may extend to video game companies, including Insomniac Games, possibly impacting the development of Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine game for the PS5. SAG-AFTRA’s National Board has sought permission from union members to strike against a number of game developers in light of upcoming bargaining dates.

Will Marvel’s Wolverine game for PS5 face development delays?

Insomniac has remained tight-lipped about Wolverine following its reveal, so it’s unclear how far into development the game is. Depending on the outcome of the aforementioned negotiations, it’s possible that the game’s motion capture and voice work will be impacted.

Work has already wrapped up on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is set for release on the PS5 on October 20. However, the game is expected to receive post-launch content like its predecessor, and should the strike go ahead soon, there’s a chance Spider-Man 2’s DLC will also be impacted.

“Here we go again! Now our Interactive (Video Game) Agreement is at a stalemate too,” SAG-AFTRA wrote, announcing the strike vote. “Work under the Interactive Media Agreement also includes a great deal of performance capture, where trained professionals, many of whom are stunt performers, provide digitally captured performances used to give expressive movement to video game characters. Unregulated use of AI poses an enormous threat to these artists’ professions.”

SAG-AFTRA is demanding fair compensation to keep up with inflation and protection against AI.

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Insomniac Games-developed Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 may star veteran Wolverine voice actor Steve Blum, speculation suggests. This fan theory stems from a video Blum posted on Instagram a while back.

Why fans think Wolverine PS5 casts Steve Blum

As spotted by TheGamer, TikToker Jack_Whiteman7 found a video Blum posted on Instagram a couple of months ago wearing facial motion capture gear. Calling the video a “throwback” to a project he did, Blum says he worked on a video game that he’s signed a non-disclosure agreement for and thus can’t talk about. He also tagged fellow voice actor Roger Craig Smith.

While casting Blum makes the most sense for a Wolverine project (he most recently voiced Wolverine in Marvel’s Midnight Suns), it’s quite possible that he’s referring to his work on Mortal Kombat 12.

Insomniac’s Wolverine is rumored to be targeting a 2024 release window whereas Mortal Kombat 12 is out later this year, so it’s probably well past the motion capture stage at this point. Considering the video in question is a few months old and is called a “throwback” – indicating that it’s older than the Instagram post itself – it’s least likely to be Wolverine.

That said, it’s entirely possible that Insomniac will tap Blum for the role, if it hasn’t already.

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Insomniac is targeting a Fall 2024 release date window for Marvel’s Wolverine right now according to the latest report, although that could slip to 2025 depending on how development progresses. The same report claims the game will also be aiming for a Mature rating and will not be a completely open-world environment.

Marvel’s Wolverine will take place before X-Men

Insomniac apparently wants to avoid tying Marvel’s Wolverine to any of the X-Men movies, and they intend to do this by setting the game in a time before the hero joined the X-Men, at least according to industry insider Jeff Grubb. Talking on the Giant Bomb Game Mess Mornings podcast, Grubb said that Wolverine would not be part of a team when the game started. Whether the character joins up with the X-Men further into the game remains to be seen.

On the other hand, there’s a chance that Wolverine and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will share the same world. Grubb expects Wolverine to have a cameo or Easter Egg in Spider-Man 2, although they games won’t be too similar. Firstly, Wolverine will be a semi open-world game with a linear design that includes several smaller open-world areas. Secondly, the game is aiming for a Mature rating by including things like human dismemberment, something that isn’t entirely unexpected bearing in mind the Spec Ops: The Line writer Walt Williams is narrative director.

While Marvel’s Wolverine is currently targeting Fall 2024, a 2025 release date is looking more and more likely. We’re definitely not seeing this game in 2023, anyway.

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