Xbox and PlayStation are both pulling back from cross-platform promotion in their latest marketing moves. Xbox's new Minecraft Dungeons 2 trailer omits PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 mentions that appeared in previous trailers. Meanwhile, PlayStation has revived its "only on PlayStation" branding for major first-party titles including Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.
The limited-edition Battle Yellow DualSense Wireless Controller for Marvel's Wolverine remains in stock at most major retailers ahead of its September 15 launch. The $89.99 controller features claw marks and battle-damage detailing that Chris Reed calls one of the coolest PS5 designs yet. The matching Adamantium white variant has already sold out at PlayStation Direct.
Marvel's Wolverine launches on September 15, and PlayStation is marking the occasion with a wave of limited-edition PS5 hardware including DualSense controllers in Battle Yellow and Adamantium silver, a Digital Edition console bundle, and console covers. Preorders are live now at PS Direct and Smyths Toys UK, though several items have already sold out at the official store.
Insomniac Games delivers a pitch-perfect portrayal of Wolverine with excellent facial animation and Liam McIntyre's gruff performance, but the linear action game's repetitive combat and simple stealth systems raise concerns about long-term engagement. The PS5 exclusive launches September 15.
IGN's latest weekly preview roundup covers four major upcoming titles, with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine taking center stage. The linear action game impressed with violent combat and a clever Rage Meter system during two and a half hours of hands-on time. Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations also received significant preview coverage ahead of their releases.
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive slate runs through 2027 with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine launching September 15, 2026, followed by God of War Laufey and Until Dawn 2 next year. The lineup signals Sony's renewed commitment to console-only single-player experiences after years of simultaneous PC ports.
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine has received its ESRB rating ahead of its September 15, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5. The M for Mature 17+ classification details intense violence, gore, strong language, drug references, and partial nudity including exposed buttocks. The rating confirms this will be a significantly darker take on the character than previous Marvel games.
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have dropped to £364 at Amazon UK thanks to a checkout discount, while Marvel's Wolverine preorders sit at £57.99 at Smyths. IGN's Robert Anderson warns UK buyers to act fast before a potential price increase mirrors the $50 US hike coming in September.
PlayStation fans have hijacked the comment section of Marvel's Wolverine's latest trailer to protest Sony's plan to end disc production in 2028. Over 10,000 comments in two days focus on physical media rather than the game itself, turning Wolverine's emotional scene with a photograph into ironic commentary on digital-only futures.
The European Union has stated it cannot stop Sony from discontinuing physical disc releases for new PS5 games starting January 2028, citing commercial freedoms. Despite a petition nearing 300,000 signatures and backlash from gamers, Sony is unlikely to reverse its decision, which shifts focus to more lucrative digital sales. This move affects all new PS5 titles, though some upcoming games like God of War Laufey and Marvel’s Wolverine will still be available on disc.
