With Marvel's Wolverine & More, Marvel Games Has Entered Its Golden Era

It's safe to say that not all video games based on the Marvel universe have reached a level of quality that fans would like to see, but Marvel's Wolverinecould be the best indicator of changing times. While there have been highlights, many Marvel games often fail to take advantage of the characters and worlds at their disposal to create unique, engaging experiences on a gameplay or narrative level. For example, Marvel's Avengers became infamous for, among other things, its repetitive content that failed to live up to the potential of a video game based on Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Thankfully, Marvel games have seen a shift in quality over the past few years. The current console generation has been home to a slew of critically and commercially successful Marvel titles from well-known developers that take full advantage of the source material to craft ambitious and creative experiences. With a multitude of exciting projects on the horizon, players may find themselves in a golden era for Marvel games as a whole.

Current Marvel Games Are On The Rise

Marvel's Spider-Man & Marvel Rivals Have Been Hugely Successful

Mantis, Luna Snow, and Loki from Marvel Rivals.

Games based on the Marvel universe have been on the rise over the past few years thanks to titles from developers that take advantage of the potential on display. Insomniac's Spider-Man games are arguably the best examples of the higher-quality single-player experiences being offered, with each game delivering action-packed campaigns and versatile gameplay that perfectly replicates the acrobatic abilities both Peter and Miles possess. This is all wrapped together with a series of emotional, character-driven narratives from Insomniac that demonstrate an understanding of what makes Spider-Man such a beloved hero to so many.

Meanwhile, titles such as Marvel Rivals show how other developers expertly blend the Marvel universe with a range of different genres. NetEase Games takes full advantage of the concept of a Marvel hero shooter, with each playable character receiving their own unique moveset that creates a diverse and chaotic competitive experience. Marvel Rivals has seen huge success since its release thanks to NetEase's inventive approach to gameplay, adding a fresh spin on the hero shooter genre.

The huge success of more recent Marvel games is indicative of a shift in the approach that developers are taking with these titles. Whether it's Insomniac or NetEase, multiple studios have demonstrated a clear understanding of the beloved characters and worlds that make up the Marvel universe, and how they can be incorporated in creative ways to allow for a range of inventive gameplay experiences for players to enjoy. Titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel Rivals are a showcase of the hidden potential that has yet to be uncovered, priming fans for a golden era of Marvel games.

Marvel's Wolverine Will Kick Off A New Era

Insomniac's Latest Project Is Marvel's Most Anticipated Game Release

As good as these titles have been over the past few years, it's the abundance of future projects that could usher in the golden era for Marvel games. Following the success of Insomniac's Spider-Man trilogy, multiple upcoming Marvel games are placing emphasis on delivering action-packed single-player experiences that carry the same passion and care that has been demonstrated previously. Among all of these upcoming projects, none have garnered as much excitement as Marvel's Wolverine.

With Wolverine being one of Marvel's most popular heroes, a game based on the character was going to create excitement regardless. However, Insomniac's involvement might be equally important to the hype, assuring fans that Marvel's Wolverine will be given the level of care and passion that such a project deserves. Details on the game remain scarce, with the title only having made a single appearance during a State of Play presentation in 2021, but there's little doubt that Marvel's Wolverine will deliver the same character-driven narrative and engaging gameplay that Insomniac achieved with Marvel's Spider-Man.

Most of what's known about Marvel's Wolverine has come from leaks, but an early build of the game doesn't provide much to go off of.

Marvel's Wolverine not only serves as a likely continuation of Insomniac's current winning streak but also as the catalyst for an ambitious new era for Marvel games in general. Its reveal alongside Spider-Man 2 was a clear sign of the high-quality Marvel titles that fans can come to expect in the future. Marvel's Wolverine was the beginning of a multitude of exciting Marvel gaming announcements, and, if the title lives up to the expectations set by Insomniac's previous works, it could continue this golden era that will be carried by the other Marvel games currently in development.

Every Marvel Game In The Works Right Now

Marvel Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To

Blade pulling out his sword in the Marvel's Blade Announcement Trailer

Marvel fans now have a huge list of games to look forward to. These titles only continue to demonstrate the more ambitious approach being taken by Marvel games, expanding on the number of inventive and exciting gameplay experiences shown by titles like the Spider-Man trilogy and Marvel Rivals. The current list of confirmed Marvel games in development includes:

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (Skydance New Media, 2025)
Marvel's Iron Man (Motive Studio, TBC)
Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac Games, TBC)
Marvel's Blade (Arkane Lyon, TBC)
Black Panther (Cliffhanger Games, TBC)
Untitled EA & Marvel Game (TBC)

This list doesn't include the many Insomniac projects leaked during the studio's data breach in 2023, including Spider-Man 3, a Venom spin-off, and even an X-Men game. It's clear that the success of recent titles has been vital in demonstrating the untapped potential that Marvel games possess and has been the necessary inspiration for other beloved studios to finally take on their own projects. From Deathloop developer Arkane Lyon taking on Blade to Uncharted director Amy Hennig leading Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, these upcoming projects could finally showcase the potential that Marvel games have always had.

Of course, only time will tell if these upcoming Marvel games will be able to live up to the expectations placed upon them. However, the number of talented developers taking on these projects supports the hope that upcoming games like Marvel's Wolverinewill continue the same level of quality shown in Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel Rivals. With such ambitious, creative titles making their way to players, Marvel games may have entered their golden era that no fan will want to miss.