Insomniac Finally Lets Players Toggle Wolverine's Story-Related Scent Trails on and Off With a 'Hint' Button

Insomniac has finally given players the ability to toggle Wolverine's story-related scent trails on and off with a simple toggle button in the latest patch for Marvel's Wolverine. The update, released on October 6, was prompted by player complaints that the scent trails were too hand-holding and hindered exploration. Twitter/X posts from Insomniac confirmed that the decision to make the scent trails optional was a direct response to community feedback.

Now, players can choose to toggle the scent trails on or off using the Hint button, mapped to R3 on the PlayStation 5 controller. This control also extends to other features like audio cues and nightmare roots, allowing players to navigate the game's environment on their own. The update also included fixes for crashes and bugs reported by the community.

This isn't the first time Insomniac has made changes to Wolverine's scent trails - a similar update in late September allowed players to turn off scents for Whiskey Bottle scent trails, Material Crate Audio Clues, and Nightmare Door Roots. Prior to that, Insomniac had also reduced the scent trails' visibility to make them less intense.

Insomniac has consistently aimed to improve Wolverine since its release, with the developer actively engaging with the player community and gathering feedback to refine the player experience.