Sony hosted a brand-new State of Play earlier this week, and while it offered an intriguing preview of 007 First Light, the upcoming James Bond game from Hitman developer IO Interactive, it wasn't exactly what a lot of gamers were hoping for. As compelling as 007 First Light has the potential to be, many Sony fans were hoping for even bigger news, but all hope may not be lost quite yet.
The reception to 007 First Light's State of Play was divisive, but according to a brand-new rumor, the next showcase from Sony could finally shine a spotlight on one of the most highly-anticipated PlayStation exclusives in the works: Marvel's Wolverine. Of course, this claim is merely a rumor until Sony makes it official, but it's hopefully proven to be true in the coming months, or even sooner. If Sony does indeed have another State of Play in the works, it could bring fans the excitement that many of them have been craving.
007 First Light will officially be released on March 27, 2026. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Sony's Rumored Marvel's Wolverine State of Play Could Mark the End to Years of Silence
Developer Insomniac Has Remained Tight-Lipped
Marvel's Wolverine was originally announced back in 2021, and it has pretty much been radio silence ever since. The bold claim that Marvel's Wolverine will be revealed at an upcoming State of Play comes from an inside source that shared the information with Insider Gaming. Such statements should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's still a compelling thought.
Even more intriguing is that the unnamed source has further claimed that the State of Play could potentially arrive sometime near the end of September, giving Sony fans a one-two punch of updates this month. The recent showcase revealed the cast for 007 First Light, and if Marvel's Wolverine is next, then it raises questions about whether similar details will be confirmed yet or not.
In 2023, Insomniac was hit with a devastating data breach, leaking more than a terabyte of the developer's internal information, including early-stage Marvel's Wolverine gameplay. It's unclear if these leaks have affected the game's development in any significant way.
The Wait for Marvel's Wolverine Has Continued to Ignite Speculation
After Insomniac's success with its Marvel's Spider-Man series, many superhero and comic book fans are curious to see how the developer handles adapting a character that is so different from the beloved, wholesome web-slinger. Spider-Man offers a far more diverse set of gameplay options to work with, while Wolverine will have to have a little bit more of a grounded play style, since he clearly can't shoot webs that help him soar through the skyscrapers of New York City.
There are a lot of gamers eager to see how Insomniac approaches Wolverine's mechanics, and if these claims are true, there's a real possibility that the rumored Sony State of Play could finally bring forth long-awaited answers to that question. Whether it's a cast reveal, gameplay showcase, or simply another teaser, it would be the most substantial update the game has offered in years.
A Marvel's Wolverine State of Play Would Add to an Already-Stacked Month for Gaming
Between the releases of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Cronos: The New Dawn, Dying Light: The Beast, and Borderlands 4, September is absolutely packed with things to be excited about. 007 First Light's extended sneak peek was an exciting cherry on top, but a Marvel's Wolverine reveal would make some serious waves. Only time will tell, but Sony fans may want to keep a cautious eye out for any potential State of Play announcements.
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