The holiday post made by Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel’s Spider-Man, brought the community together with a heartwarming message, but all the players interpreted it as a signal that the Wolverine PS5 game was not far off. The polite greeting along with the hashtag #WolverinePS5 led to an unexpected avalanche of responses ranging from friendly greetings to inquiries about release dates and even the proposal of dismemberment for early access. The post indicates the unprecedented level of anticipation attached to the developer’s next major undertaking.
Thus, Insomniac Games caught up on the timeline with a simple ‘Happy Holidays’ and a tiny yellow heart. At first, it may appear innocent, right? But the presence of the hashtag #WolverinePS5 tells a completely different narrative. This is like dangling a piece of meat in front of a bunch of very hungry and very impatient gamers who have been starved since the very first hint of the game. The responses? total chaos. A beautiful, humorous, sometimes crazy chaos that shows how much the audience wants to see Logan rolling.
The tweet did not provide new video or anything like that. It was just a pleasant holiday greeting from the game creators. However, for the gamers, it was a beacon. A signal flare shot into the sky stating: ‘WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN ABOUT WOLVERINE.’ And the gamers sent back the signal. You had the wholesome group, like Lucas#FireAndAsh🔥🌋, who lovingly called them ‘GOATsomniac’ and said ‘See you next year – Fall,’ which, okay, is that a hint or just wishful thinking? Then there is the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Countdown account that is thanking the Spider-Man games by expressing gratitude. Good vibes.
However, if you continue scrolling, the mood changes a bit. It gets serious. Don Sussareli is inquiring, ‘Where’s the new trailer for us?’ Furkan Kaya is demanding, ‘Wolverine pre-order date, please.’ Darío Friedmann is even stating that it would be a ‘wonderful Christmas present’ if they disclosed the release date. First of all, he is not wrong! That kind of gift would bring grown people to tears of happiness. But, another user, Fluffly_4, answered him with rather impolite and speculative comment: ‘Probably, waiting for GTA6 to be delayed again.’ Ouch. That’s harsh, but on the bright side… kinda funny? The delay of major game releases makes gamers cynical, man.
And the demands get even more… artistic. One user, Kori, was asking ‘who do i sell my kidney to to play test wolverine?’ Kori, buddy, we really hope that you are joking but at the same time we totally understand you. The need is that strong. Another user, xicopico, was calling developers ‘lazy bums’ for not releasing a chapter two for Miles Morales by Christmas. What audacity! What fervor! It’s a mixed bag. And not even the fear of the Bat could resist the deep philosophical questions: ‘Do you think Wolverine just slices open his presents?’ Most likely, he does. Snikt is much faster than scissors, anyway.
However, what is truly delightful, are the small community moments. The Marvel’s Wolverine Countdown account just shouted ‘LETS GO BUB!’ Total hype. And there was a bizarre small talk where user Cocorico began discussing the ‘becoming Aussies next year’ and referring to ‘Lara, Logan and Piastri for WDC.’ That one flew right over my head, to be completely honest. Wait, what was I on about? Ah yes, the hype. It’s tectonic. The first teaser feels like ages ago, and gamers are just waiting, replaying Spider-Man 2, and dreaming about claws made of the indestructible metal.
Insomniac has built up an extremely positive reputation. They deserve the nickname ‘GOATsomniac’ for a reason. The trust is there because they have delivered nothing but great games, one after the other, with the Spider-Man series. When they say they are working on a Wolverine game, people not only think it is going to happen, but also that it is going to be great. Therefore, a holiday tweet is not merely a holiday tweet. It is a reminder. A promise. A little yellow heart that conveys, ‘We are still working on it, and it is going to be worth it.’ The silence from the studio has been incredibly loud since the announcement, hence any tiny sound from the studio receives a lot of attention.
What remains a million-dollar question now is… when? Date is the main thing everyone in those replies is after. A trailer. Something. The ‘See you next year – Fall’ from that one reply is giving a big hint. The developer’s legacy includes classics like Ratchet and Clank, and the community also discusses games on other platforms like Xbox.
