We all know that Marvel loves a crossover these days, and if you didn't know, I only have to point to Avengers Doomsday coming out later this year to prove myself correct. It feels like you can't have a Marvel product these days without a different Marvel property sticking its nose in for a quick cameo to please comic book nerds, but games have been an exception.

Marvel's Spider-Man and its subsequent sequels kept things primarily rooted within the Spider-Man universe, even though Insomniac couldn't resist sticking the Avengers tower in the middle of New York City. Yes, I know it's accurate to the world of Marvel, but it was still a bit garish for me. Nevertheless, Marvel's Spider-Man had Spider-Man heroes fighting Spider-Man villains, so I was happy.

Don't Expect Spider-Man To Show Up In Marvel's Wolverine

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However, now that Insomniac has moved onto another Marvel hero, that being Wolverine, the developer now has two high-profile superheroes in the bag that share the same universe. If it was any other Marvel product, we'd probably see Spider-Man swing into Marvel's Wolverine at some point, make a funny quip and then swing away, but Insomniac wants you to know that this won't be the case.

In an interview with IGN following the game's most recent gameplay showcase at this month's slightly tepid State of Play, creative director Marcus Smith and game director Mike Daly were questioned about the game, and whether there will be any mention of Marvel's Spider-Man in Marvel's Wolverine, seeing as though it's been confirmed the two characters share the same universe.

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"It's correct that it does take place in the 1048 Marvel Universe, which is the Insomniac video game universe," explains Daly. "It happens in the same world, but we don't have any crossover. Spider-Man will not be making an appearance in Wolverine."

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It makes a lot of sense, seeing as though both games take place in different places across the globe, and Peter Parker and Miles Morales seem a bit more concerned about halting Venom plagues and the return of the Sinister Six. It's also unlikely that Spider-Man would feature in such a blood-soaked game, since killing and maiming isn't quite in Spider-Man's wheelhouse.

Marvel's Wolverine Like Follow Followed Action Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Released September 15, 2026 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases Developer(s) Insomniac Games Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment 6 Images Close
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