Marvel's Wolverine "fully playable" on disc when it releases, Insomniac clarifies, perhaps making it one of the last few PlayStation games that will be

Insomniac developer of Marvel's Wolverine has clarified that the game will be fully playable on disc when it releases on PlayStation 5 on September 15th. This means the game will come with a disc that can be played immediately upon purchase, without the need for a separate digital download. Senior project director Jess Reiner-Reed told Eurogamer at a preview event that the game will be available in both digital and physical versions, with the disc-based version being fully playable upon purchase.

Reiner-Reed encouraged players to download the day-one patch to benefit from the team's focus on polish and bug fixing, stating that they are perfectionists and want to squeeze out every possible improvement. Head of technology Mike Fitzgerald echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the team's dedication to refining the game. The decision to release Wolverine on disc has come in the wake of Sony's announcement to stop producing discs for games from January 2028.

This move is expected to eliminate second-hand sales for new games, make disc drives obsolete, and give Sony a near-monopoly on game pricing on their digital stores. The announcement has sparked controversy and backlash, with industry experts and consumers expressing concerns over the implications of Sony's decision. Despite the controversy, Insomniac remains focused on promoting the game itself and thanking the team for their hard work on the project.