'Marvel’s Wolverine' Soars on PS5 Sales Charts Despite Negative Buzz
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•Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:00 GMT
📰 What Happened
Marvel's Wolverine was the best-selling game in the United States in September. The data comes from industry analyst group Circana and covers both physical and digital sales.
This happened even though the game was mocked online. Clips spread widely, making fun of a "fart trail" on the screen and weak chase scenes. Many people expected it to flop.
In Europe, the game placed second on the PlayStation Store for the month, behind EA Sports FC 27.
🔍 The Backstory
September 2026 was a crowded month for game releases. Eight of the ten best-selling games came out that month. Sports titles did well as always, with NBA 2K27 second and EA Sports FC 27 third.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave took fourth, which is strong for a console exclusive. Wolverine is also a PlayStation exclusive.
Ampere Analysis found that 35 percent of Wolverine's sales were on disc. That is notable because Sony plans to stop making discs for PlayStation games in 2028.
🎯 Why It Matters
Loud complaints online can make a game look like a failure when it is actually selling well. This shows social media buzz is a poor guide to what most people buy.
Marvel's Wolverine was the best-selling game in the United States in September. The data comes from industry analyst group Circana and covers both physical and digital sales.
This happened even though the game was mocked online. Clips spread widely, making fun of a "fart trail" on the screen and weak chase scenes. Many people expected it to flop.
In Europe, the game placed second on the PlayStation Store for the month, behind EA Sports FC 27.
September 2026 was a crowded month for game releases. Eight of the ten best-selling games came out that month. Sports titles did well as always, with NBA 2K27 second and EA Sports FC 27 third.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave took fourth, which is strong for a console exclusive. Wolverine is also a PlayStation exclusive.
Ampere Analysis found that 35 percent of Wolverine's sales were on disc. That is notable because Sony plans to stop making discs for PlayStation games in 2028.
Loud complaints online can make a game look like a failure when it is actually selling well. This shows social media buzz is a poor guide to what most people buy.