Wolverine's Hairy Appeal Shines in Sony's State of Play
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Jen Glennon · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Marvel's Wolverine was the centerpiece of Sony's State of Play showcase, with a 10-minute gameplay reveal.
- Insomniac Games showcased technical advancements in rendering, particularly in Wolverine's body hair.
- Fan reactions on social media highlighted both praise and critiques, including the lack of armpit hair.
- Other studios and fans compared Wolverine's design to characters in other games, like Resident Evil Requiem's Leon Kennedy.
- The game is set to release on September 15, 2026, and will be closely watched for its character design and gameplay.
Sony's State of Play showcase featured a 10-minute gameplay reveal for Marvel's Wolverine, highlighting Insomniac's technical achievements in rendering and combat. The footage, which showed Wolverine teaming up with Jean Grey to rescue mutants, impressed viewers with its detail and realism. Much of the attention, however, centered on the character's lifelike body hair, which sparked both praise and humorous critique online. While some fans celebrated the realism, others noted the absence of armpit hair and compared Wolverine's design to other characters in the industry. The game is set to release on September 15, 2026.
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