The Marvel’s Wolverine Metacritic score stands at 77 from 120 critic reviews. Insomniac Games released the PlayStation 5 exclusive on 15 September 2026, priced at $69.99 for the standard edition. No critic review logged on Metacritic is negative: 72 percent are positive and 28 percent mixed.
What the Metascore Actually Says
A 77 on Metacritic is classed as “generally favourable”, and the distribution matters more than the headline number. Metacritic’s own listing records 72 percent positive and 28 percent mixed reviews, with none in the negative band, as of 16 September 2026. That score will move as more reviews are added.
The spread between outlets is unusually wide. Impulsegamer scored it 100 and Gameliner 90, while Giant Bomb gave 50. IGN and GameSpot both came in at 6 out of 10. Gamersky landed on 82 and Gameblog.fr on 80.
Against Insomniac Games’ earlier Marvel titles, it is the studio’s weakest:
| Game | Year | Metascore |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | 2023 | 90 |
| Marvel’s Spider-Man | 2018 | 87 |
| Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | 2020 | 85 |
| Marvel’s Wolverine | 2026 | 77 |
Notebookcheck described it on 11 September as Insomniac’s lowest-rated original release since Song of the Deep in 2016. The game had a long and awkward run-up: unfinished footage and internal plans for it were among the material taken in the December 2023 ransomware attack on Insomniac Games.
What Critics Agree On, and What They Split On
Reviewers are broadly aligned on the presentation and divided on the structure. The consistent praise covers the combat’s weight and speed, the visual quality, and the portrayal of Logan himself.
The criticism is also consistent. Reviewers report that the combat becomes repetitive before the end, that the environments are linear and corridor-shaped rather than open, and that the pacing of the story is uneven. GameSpot’s verdict, at 6 out of 10, was that nothing in it is bad but the package amounts to a straightforward third-person action game. IGN, also at 6, said the opening combat is satisfying but that too little is built on top of it.
Editions, Price and Install Size
There are two digital editions plus a console bundle.
| Edition | Price (US) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $69.99 | Base game |
| Digital Deluxe Edition | $79.99 | Base game plus exclusive suits, claws and in-game bonuses |
| Battle Yellow Limited Edition PS5 Digital bundle | $649.99 | PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 825GB console plus the game, sold through PlayStation Direct |
The download is roughly 79GB, rising to about 81GB once the day-one update is applied. That update is not optional if you want the full feature set: Insomniac has confirmed that Photo Mode requires it. Pre-loads opened on 8 September 2026. Sony has priced PlayStation accessories aggressively this month, with the GTA 6 DualSense controller opening at $84.99 a week earlier.
How Long Marvel’s Wolverine Takes to Finish
The main story runs about 12 to 15 hours. TheGamer, publishing completion times on 14 September 2026, put the main campaign at 12 to 15 hours depending on difficulty and skill, around 20 hours with all collectibles and Nightmare Trial Doors on Normal, and roughly 22 hours or more for the platinum trophy.
Insomniac has said New Game Plus with exclusive techniques, Mission Replay and Nightmare Challenges are part of the package, so the post-campaign content is built in rather than promised for later.
How It Runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro
On a base PlayStation 5, the game targets 60 frames per second with ray tracing switched on by default, which is Insomniac’s stated configuration rather than an optional mode. On PlayStation 5 Pro it uses PSSR 2.0 upscaling to hold 4K.
Wccftech’s testing found the PS5 Pro’s Advanced Ray Tracing mode costs only about 3 to 4 frames per second, with Performance mode and unlimited variable refresh rate reaching up to 100 frames per second. That figure comes from a single outlet and Sony has not published equivalent numbers.
The M Rating, the Gore Toggle and Accessibility Options
Marvel’s Wolverine is rated M for Mature 17+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the North American games rating body. The ESRB’s rating entry lists five content descriptors — Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity and Strong Language — plus In-Game Purchases as an interactive element.
The rating summary describes frequent blood-splatter effects, dismemberment and decapitation, and battlefields left strewn with torsos and limbs. It is the most graphic game Insomniac has shipped.
That content can be turned down. Insomniac has built violence and adult-language toggles into the settings menu, so blood and dismemberment can be switched off, and a profanity filter covers both audio and subtitles in US English. A streaming mode removes licensed music for anyone broadcasting.
Insomniac lists more than 100 accessibility features, including High Contrast visuals, Audio Description in English, Global Game Speed and Strong Haptic Signals. Gameplay Assists include difficulty presets that can be tuned individually for how fast enemies detect you in stealth, how much health they have and how much damage they deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Marvel’s Wolverine Metacritic Score?
It is 77 from 120 critic reviews as of 16 September 2026, classed as generally favourable. Metacritic records 72 percent positive and 28 percent mixed reviews, with none negative.
How Much Does Marvel’s Wolverine Cost?
The standard edition is $69.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99. A Battle Yellow Limited Edition PlayStation 5 Digital console bundle including the game is listed at $649.99 on PlayStation Direct.
How Long Is Marvel’s Wolverine?
The main story takes about 12 to 15 hours. Completing all side content runs to roughly 20 hours, and the platinum trophy takes around 22 hours or more.
Is Marvel’s Wolverine on Xbox or PC?
No. It launched on 15 September 2026 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment have not announced any other platform.
Can You Turn Off the Gore in Marvel’s Wolverine?
Yes. Insomniac included violence and adult-language toggles in the settings menu, which switch off blood and dismemberment and filter profanity in audio and subtitles for US English.
How Big Is the Marvel’s Wolverine Download?
About 79GB at launch, rising to roughly 81GB after the day-one update. That update is required for Photo Mode.
