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[Slothbeing1209]

Hope they won't reuse NYC for the 4th time.

 

[sankt-Antonio]

I would argue that this is bad news. A crossover is planned then, makes financial sense, but also means Wolverine will not be a rated M and it's going to be a watered down version of the character. Kinda bummed out if this where the case.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I would argue that this is bad news. A crossover is planned then, makes financial sense, but also means Wolverine will not be a rated M and it's going to be a watered down version of the character. Kinda bummed out if this where the case.

Doubt it.

Im not expecting much more than Easter eggs or small cameos

 

[CGNoire]

I calling it now...this games gonna suck.

No way is "modern" Insominac capable of making a hard R Wolverine game. Just look at the companys mission statement...

"We create unforgettable experiences driven by imagination and positivity, where music and art can inspire transformative moments around every corner.

Love, Care & Connection Above All
Everything we do comes from a place of love, striving to create safe spaces where people can connect on and off the dancefloor.

Built on Inclusivity
Our community stands for unity, celebrating and welcoming everyone. No matter your shape, size or color—All Are Welcome Here.

Creativity in Everything We Do
From the stages to the art, we ignite the senses with relentless creativity. We see no boundaries in what we can create, and neither should you.

Taking Risks & Breaking Rules
We don't chase trends, we create culture. We push the envelope to make things that you've never experienced before.

"We create culture"....yep like good little Maoists.

 

[Nickolaidas]

Wokeverine? No thanks. I'm done with this shit.

 

[Heisenberg007]

 

[GymWolf]

Oh god, do i have to listen to that fucking danikast in wolverine aswell?

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

What's this?

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Is it set in the same woke as fuck universe as SM2? Really drags the overall package down.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

I would argue that this is bad news. A crossover is planned then, makes financial sense, but also means Wolverine will not be a rated M and it's going to be a watered down version of the character. Kinda bummed out if this where the case.

Bet you are right. They want maximum appeal and sales. After Spiderman sales they won't risk limiting their market with m rated game

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

I calling it now...this games gonna suck.

No way is "modern" Insominac capable of making a hard R Wolverine game. Just look at the companys mission statement...

I just threw up while reading that

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Bet you are right. They want maximum appeal and sales. After Spiderman sales they won't risk limiting their market with m rated game

The director already said it would be extremely violent

Rated M doesn't matter with sales, just look at GTA

 

[Heisenberg007]

What's this?

Foundations for a potential Insomniac-verse.

Spider-Man and Wolverine are in the same universe. Daredevil is in it too. So is Doctor Strange.

Things may or may not reach a point where we're seeing a full-fledged shared Insomniac universe with all heroes coming together because of how costly, complicated, and lengthy it is to make AAA games. But at least they are setting up the right foundation.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Is it set in the same woke as fuck universe as SM2? Really drags the overall package down.

We're back to this stupidity and racism?

 

[TastyPastry]

Is this good or bad? lol

i just hope it means wolverine still has lots of gore and stuff. i was hoping the game was tonally more "logan" than regular x-men

 

[X-Wing]

Same universe doesn't mean same map, people.

 

[Nonehxc]

Reveal in November or December, State of Play in February, Showcase in May with a release date October 2024.

You know Insomniac can perfectly do it, guys. They command the tightest ship this side of the galaxy.

 

[shamoomoo]

 

[X-Wing]

Have Spider-Man and Wolverine meet and fight each other.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Reveal in November or December, State of Play in February, Showcase in May with a release date October 2024.

You know Insomniac can perfectly do it, guys. They command the tightest ship this side of the galaxy.

The team started in 2021. Would be unfair to expect anything before 2025.

I'd love to see it released in 2024, but I can't realistically see how that would be possible. 2025 at the earliest, may even be pushed to 2026, and it'd still be in line with normal AAA timelines.

 

[AREYOUOKAY?]

I hope Tofu-Man shows up in the game also.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

I swear, if they'll make the game about Wolverine with the same amount of insane eye roll cringe, brain-dead Marvel humor, outdated open world design and everything around it from ~15-16 years ago, modern social media stuff and trends, politics etc,...

 

[X-Wing]

The team started in 2021. Would be unfair to expect anything before 2025.

I'd love to see it released in 2024, but I can't realistically see how that would be possible. 2025 at the earliest, may even be pushed to 2026, and it'd still be in line with normal AAA timelines.

Not sure this is right. Announcement was in 2021 but maybe they had been working on it for a while already at that point.

 

[Solrac]

so they can reuse assets

 

[Varteras]

I'm guessing some people didn't see THAT scene in Spider-Man 2 yet. Insomniac got pretty close to the edge of that T rating.

 

[Rheon]

I just don't have enough faith in Insomniac to believe they can do an IP like Wolverine justice.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Not sure this is right. Announcement was in 2021 but maybe they had been working on it for a while already at that point.

It is the Miles Morales team that's working on it. They shipped Miles Morales in Nov. 2020.

2021 is the earliest they could start.

 

[Mownoc]

Hmmm, the engine is great but I hope the tone is different. I'm not able to picture a darker gritty setting with gore in the same world...

Deadpool was set in the same world as X-Men. Machete was set in the same world as Spy Kids... I'm sure there's many examples where a R rated movie is set in the same universe as a PG one.

Being in the same universe doesn't have anything to do with tone etc. Just means they share canon and character incarnations. Also not sure why a couple in here seem to be taking this as indication it'll be set in New York lol.

 

[Terenty]

Imagine expecting anything violent and edgy from a castrated company like Insomniac lol

 

[Varteras]

Insomniac’s Wolverine game is reportedly targeting a mature rating | VGC

The in-development Marvel game could release as early as late 2024, it'

www.videogameschronicle.com

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

Imagine expecting anything violent and edgy from a castrated company like Insomniac lol

I mean, I'm sure everyone was thinking the same thing about Naughty Dog before they made TLOU.
But even if they are willing to go full on gore and violence, I don't know if Disney would allow it.

 

[X-Wing]

Deadpool was set in the same world as X-Men. Machete was set in the same world as Spy Kids... I'm sure there's many examples where a R rated movie is set in the same universe as a PG one.

Being in the same universe doesn't have anything to do with tone etc. Just means they share canon and character incarnations. Also not sure why a couple in here seem to be taking this as indication it'll be set in New York lol.

Thank you!

 

[N0S]

 

[midnightAI]

Same universe doesn't mean same map, people.

I was going to post the same thing, I think many seem to be confused

 

[Skifi28]

I was going to post the same thing, I think many seem to be confused

To be fair, a universe and a city are very easily mistaken for one another.

 

[Heisenberg007]

To be fair, a universe and a city are very easily mistaken with one another.

Yes, can even be mixed easily with galaxies.

I once wrote The Milky Way in my college admission form under the field 'City'.

 

[CGNoire]

We're back to this stupidity and racism?

Being anti-woke = Racist?

What a nuanced take.

 

[Klosshufvud]

I really hate this MCU concept of shared universe everywhere. It just restricts freedom in individual games.

 

[Three]

Imagine expecting anything violent and edgy from a castrated company like Insomniac lol

They made Resistance 3 which was 18+ but I'm not sure Marvel/Disney would allow that anyway.

 

[Nonehxc]

The team started in 2021. Would be unfair to expect anything before 2025.

I'd love to see it released in 2024, but I can't realistically see how that would be possible. 2025 at the earliest, may even be pushed to 2026, and it'd still be in line with normal AAA timelines.

INSOMNIAC

The name of the studio wasn't chosen on a whim.

 

[Bartski]

Well, that's just horrible news, so much for a darker more mature take on the character.

 

[IDKFA]

New reveal coming in a December showcase. This time with gameplay.

That's what I'm predicting.

 

[Puscifer]

I mean it's definitely a "my dad works at Nintendo" situation

But assume I'm telling you the truth that someone I know in a decent position at insomniac was liking comments regarding the tone they wanted to see around the announcements so unless something's changed it's going to be bloody so I wouldn't worry. Plus it's Sony, M rated ultra violence is basically their thing now for better or worse.

 

[shamoomoo]

Being anti-woke = Racist?

What a nuanced take.

It is,the phrase "woke" only meant being aware of the injustices/social issues that occurs in the U.S for Black people before white politicians or whomever twisted the word to mean anything the wanted to mean.

 

[Terenty]

They made Resistance 3 which was 18+ but I'm not sure Marvel/Disney would allow that anyway.

In 2011? Read their motto, it's all about safe spaces and rainbows now

 

[Three]

In 2011? Read their motto, it's all about safe spaces and rainbows now

What exactly in their moto prevents making an 18 age rated game? Even Santa Monica's ethos page is like that and they don't shy away from GoW.

 

[Saber]

Honestly, not sure this is a good thing taking in count what they have did on Spider-man 2.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Being anti-woke = Racist?

What a nuanced take.

What is even woke in the game? Insomniac must have abandoned reality in favor of their "woke" agenda numerous times in the game for you to have such a strong reaction against it, right?

Can you give 3-4 examples of what Insomniac did that goes against realistic portrayals and is instead clear agenda-based?

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I think a wokeverine might be my breaking point.

Couldn't even make it to page 2 without some clown who doesn't even like the games chimed in.

 

[Putonahappyface]

I would argue that this is bad news. A crossover is planned then, makes financial sense, but also means Wolverine will not be a rated M and it's going to be a watered down version of the character. Kinda bummed out if this where the case.

I'll pass then if that is the case.