Why Sony’s Plan to Drop Marvel’s Wolverine in September Could Overshadow Another Major PS Exclusive

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Fans are excited about the upcoming release of Marvel’s Wolverine, a highly anticipated PlayStation game, set for September 15, 2026. However, many have noticed it’s launching very close to another PlayStation exclusive, Phantom Blade Zero, which is scheduled to release on September 9, 2026 – just a week earlier.

Marvel’s Wolverine Vs Phantom Blade Zero: The Great PlayStation Dilemma of 2026

Sony has an exciting lineup of games planned for 2026, and September looks like a particularly competitive month. Both Marvel’s Wolverine, releasing on September 15th, 2026, and Phantom Blade Zero, launching on September 9th, 2026, are highly anticipated titles, and their close release dates could lead to significant competition within PlayStation itself.

Developed by Insomniac Games, Marvel’s Wolverine is expected to be a top pick for many gamers, creating huge anticipation for the game. Between a major security breach in December 2023 and a long development process, fans have been eagerly waiting for what feels like a very long time.

Unlike Wolverine, which benefits from being based on a well-known superhero, Phantom Blade Zero is a new game developed by S-Game. Despite not having an existing fanbase, it’s generating a lot of excitement among action game fans because of its promised fast-paced sword fighting and challenging, *Sekiroinspired combat.

The two games are coming out around the same time, which creates a problem. They’ll be competing for players’ attention and money, and also for press coverage, making it difficult for both to succeed.

What Do We Know So Far About Two of the Most Anticipated Games on PlayStation 2026

Credit: Insomniac

Credit: Insomniac

Credit: Insomniac

Credit: Insomniac

Credit: Insomniac

Following the huge success of their Spider-Man games, Insomniac is releasing Marvel’s Wolverine. This new game promises a grittier, more adult story than players are used to. The official trailer highlights not only the narrative shift, but also intensely violent combat and realistic animations.

Phantom Blade Zero is working to define itself as a unique game. It’s being described as a Soulslike, promising quick, combo-based sword fighting and a strong emphasis on skillful counters. While the game has a story, players are most excited about the smooth combat and challenging gameplay that the developers, S-Game, are known for.

Although the two new games seem aimed at different players, they’re both coming to PlayStation first. This makes it tough to predict which one will be the bigger hit when they both launch in September.

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2026-02-25 21:23