Even without the release ofMarvel’s Wolverine, it’s safe to say that it’s been an amazing year forWolverinefans. The famous mutant has finally reached his milestone 50th birthday, and Marvel has decided to go all out. From comics, to movies, to collectibles, Marvel has taken the opportunity to show its appreciation and commitment toWolverine. Insomniac Games' project, however, seems to have been left behind in all the celebrations.
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s becoming abundantly clear that the highly anticipatedMarvel’s Wolverinegame, set for release on PlayStation 5, will not be making an appearance. This is surely disappointing for fans, not only as it continues the long wait for news on the title’s development following itsinitial reveal in 2021, but 2024 served as the perfect opportunity for the game to showcase the ambitious future planned forWolverine. Despite this, hope is not entirely lost, as another milestone on the horizon could meanMarvel’s Wolverinecan shine the much-deserved spotlight on Logan once more.
2024 Celebrated Wolverine’s 50th Anniversary
Much of 2024 was spent by Marvel reiterating the impactWolverinehas made. This was largely focused on comics, with a huge influx ofWolverinestories for fans to delve into.The previous run of the ongoingWolverineseries came to an end with the explosiveSabretooth Wararc, pitting Logan against his arch-rival in a spectacular showdown, followed by a relaunch under the helm of acclaimed writer Saladin Ahmed. This doesn’t even include the slew of limited series on offer, includingWolverine: Revenge, which brought all the bloody violence fans come to expect in one action-packed story.
Beyond the new comic ventures,Marvel also took the opportunity to remind fans of the mutant’s incredible history. The Marvel Legends series gained a variety of new figures showcasing iconic moments throughout Wolverine’s comics run. And there’s no forgetting theenormous success ofDeadpool & Wolverine, bringing back fan-favorite Hugh Jackman in a loving tribute to the 20th Century Fox series ofX-Menfilms that remain as such a huge part of the character’s history.
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Wolverine’s 50th Anniversary is clearly more than just a celebration. It’s an opportunity for Marvel to truly recognize the importance of the character’s history, and the reasons why Logan remains so beloved today.The success of this endeavor would have been the perfect time forMarvel’s Wolverineto make an appearance, as its popularity would surely have been bolstered by all the promotion surrounding Logan. Alas, the game has yet to be shown off in any capacity, making its silence during this special period all the more disappointing.
Wolverine’s 400th Issue Should Release In 2025
A New Opportunity Arises For The Game To Join The Celebrations
Luckily, there’s still a chance forMarvel’s Wolverineto join the celebrations, as yet another milestone steadily approaches. The ongoingWolverinecomic series is still going strong, with its latest issue bringing the series to 394 issues (when using Marvel’s alternative legacy issue numbering). If Marvel continues with their monthly release plan, this means thatthe series will reach its milestone 400th issue in May 2025. It’s uncommon for ongoing comics series to go on for such a lengthy period of time, making a milestone likeWolverine’s worthy of celebration.
At the moment, plans have yet to be revealed by Marvel regarding what the milestone issue will entail, and there could be a lot riding on this release. The consistent support and appreciationWolverinehas been shown is nothing short of fantastic, and there will surely be a desire from Marvel to keep that momentum as it heads into the future. As the last piece of the year-long celebration,the 400th issue bears a huge responsibility to keep interest in theWolverineseries sky-high.
This would be a perfect opportunity for Insomniac’s own take on the character to finally make an appearance. ReleasingWolverine’s 400th issue alongside such a highly-anticipated title will surely spike interest in the character once again. Celebrations likeWolverine’s anniversary are worthy of a grand finale, andthe release ofMarvel’s Wolverinewould serve as not only a great way to cap off a monumental year for the character, but as the perfect catalyst to maintain that same momentumas Logan heads into the future.
May 2025 Would Be The Perfect Time To Release The Wolverine Game
Insomniac’s Adaptation Is A Showcase Of The Character’s Bright Future
ReleasingMarvel’s Wolverinein May 2025 would serve as the perfect end to the celebrations, as it contrasts with a lot of the other offerings over the past year. Many events, including the Marvel Legends figures andDeadpool & Wolverine, ended up taking a more retrospective approach, highlighting moments in Logan’s lengthy history that have come to define the character. While it’s been fantastic for fans to take a trip down memory lane,the question still remains about howWolverinewill be handled heading into the future.
Insomniac’sWolverineproject is the perfect answer to this question. The title would serve as an example of the many new and fresh adaptations of the character that would provide a variety of new experiences for even the most die-hardWolverinefans.The success of Insomniac’s ownSpider-Manseries is proof that the developers are willing to provide new, fresh takes on Marvel’s most iconic superheroeswhile staying true to what makes said hero so special.
I’m Worried Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Cut Wolverine Feature Is A Huge Missed Opportunity
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was an evolution over its predecessors in many ways, but cutting one feature could have robbed us of a cool crossover.
As a matter of fact,Spider-Manshows how Insomniac has already adopted this release strategy previously.Spider-Man 2’s release in 2023comes in the same year as the 60th anniversary of the Web-Slinger’s first ongoing comic series,The Amazing Spider-Man. The game not only capped off a great year forSpider-Manthat also included a stellar movie release withSpider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, butSpider-Man 2took great strides to expand Insomniac’s universe, crafting an ambitious path for potential future entries to go down.
Ultimately, the decision surrounding the release ofMarvel’s Wolverinecomes down to Insomniac itself. The continued radio silence regarding the title’s development means time is running out to make this celebratory release a possibility. No matter the outcome,Marvel’s Wolverine’s release will not only be an amazing experience for fans when the game finally does release, but as a showcase of the bright future ahead for Logan.
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Marvel’s Wolverine
Marvel’s Wolverine is the next entry in Insomniac Games' cultivated Marvel universe after Marvel’s Spider-Man and Miles Morales. Players will sharpen their claws and step into the world of the short-tempered, regenerative Logan in an unknown storyline that engages players in brutal action combat worthy of the legendary X-Men member’s name.
