{
  "id": 9940492,
  "title": "Marvel's Wolverine Dev Adds Option to Turn Off Controversial Scent Trails and More in New Update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/marvels-wolverine-dev-adds-option-to-turn-off-controversial-scent",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:42:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-wolverine-dev-adds-option-to-turn-off-controversial-scent-trails-and-more-in-new-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Insomniac Games has released a new Marvel's Wolverine update that allows players to turn off controversial scent trails for collectibles. The Sony developer fulfilled its promise to include an on/off option following the release of version 1.001.006 on PlayStation 5. The patch notes outline further refinements as the team addresses lingering issues that have surfaced since the game's launch.\n\nThree new toggle settings empower players to tailor their gameplay experience: one for Whiskey Bottle scent trails, one for Material Crate Audio Clues, and one for Nightmare Door Roots. The first two settings have garnered significant attention online, with players expressing concerns that the in-game hints are overly guiding and diminish the game's authenticity. The addition of these toggles should alleviate these worries, offering even greater control over the Marvel's Wolverine experience.\n\nPlayers dissatisfied with the wavy visuals can disable them as well. However, using Wolverine's Crate Finder and Whiskey Finder Adaptations will override any toggled settings. The update also resolves various crashes and glitches reported by the community. For instance, Logan's claws should no longer become stuck when sliding down an early-game tree. Additionally, issues with misaligned claws in photo mode and a few strange bathroom signs related to generative AI accusations have been fixed.\n\nDespite some changes to the game's mechanics, story-driven scent trails and senses, such as the one that allows Logan to track Jean in The One That Got Away mission, remain unaffected by the toggles. Insomniac has worked to make these story scent trails less intrusive, reducing trail opacity in the latest update. While the new update may make it more challenging to locate and collect Whiskey Bottles and Material Crates, story-driven scent trails and senses will still be present in the world.\n\nInsomniac's community and marketing director, James Stevenson, emphasized the company's commitment to listening to community feedback and addressing requests. Following the update, the studio director reiterated this commitment on X/Twitter. Marvel's Wolverine was released for PS5 on September 15, 2026, and IGN awarded the game a 6/10 review, acknowledging its slick and satisfying combat but acknowledging that its story-driven elements may not be enough to elevate it to a higher tier.",
  "summary": "Insomniac Games has published a new Marvel's Wolverine update that adds an option to turn off those controversial scent trails for collectibles.",
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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."
}