{
  "id": 6890064,
  "title": "Wolverine Developer Insomniac Says Logan's Scent Trail Isn't Always on Amid 'Fart Gas' Toggle Requests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/wolverine-developer-insomniac-says-logans-scent-trail-isnt-always-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T07:45:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/wolverine-developer-insomniac-says-logans-scent-trail-isnt-always-on-amid-fart-gas-toggle-requests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The debate surrounding PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine has taken an unexpected turn, as fans call for the removal of the scent trail that guides Logan in certain situations. This feature, which has been around since the summer, was recently brought up again following the release of reviews from The Washington Post journalist Gene Park, who referred to it as \"fart gas.\" The scent trail appears when Logan follows a specific scent or sound, such as a person, whisky, or another clue, to aid in his tracking. However, some argue that the trail holds the player's hand too much, detracting from the game's challenge and excitement. Insomniac Games, the developer behind Wolverine, has clarified that the trail is not always on but only appears during story and mission moments related to tracking targets or finding collectibles. Some fans have suggested that the trail could be turned off via accessibility options, but Insomniac's director of community and marketing, James Stevenson, dismissed this idea, stating that the trail represents Logan's mutant super senses and elite tracking ability. Stevenson also pointed out that the trail encourages exploration, as players must first get close to a hidden collectible to detect its scent or sound. Despite these explanations, the debate continues, with some fans hoping for a way to disable the \"fart gas\" entirely, while others believe it adds to the game's authenticity. IGN's review of Marvel's Wolverine gave it a 6/10, noting that while the combat was slick and satisfying, the story and character work couldn't save it from being just \"okay.\"",
  "summary": "A debate over “fart gas” has emerged around PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, with some people calling for developer Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan’s scent trail entirely from the game.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}