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Batman and superhero icons Wolverine will unexpectedly clash later this year in a chance showdown between DC and Marvel. The two comic book giants are regularly compared, and the Caped Crusader and Logan are among the most recognizable characters from their respective stables.
The recent PlayStation Status report as of June 2 reconfirmed that the long-awaited Marvel’s Wolverine comes out later this year. It’s been almost five years since 2025 was announced, and Insomniac Games’ effort will be the first game focused solely on Wolverine in some time. It’s only fitting that a game featuring Batman makes a return around the same time.
LEGO Batman returns in Rival Marvel’s Wolverine this September
Marvel’s Wolverine is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 15 (and that’s where it’ll likely stay with a PC port is now unlikely), and three days later, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18. The last LEGO Batmanfrom Traveler’s Tales, already released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC in May – the Switch 2 version just needed a little more time in the oven.
Legacy of the Dark Knight released to very positive reviews for her accessible and comic version of the beloved Batman: Arkham formula. Like many previous LEGO games, it’s also a great cooperative experience, even if split-screen is unfortunately the only multiplayer option. There is no online play. With the Switch 2’s reputation as a great couch co-op device, the new LEGO Batman could potentially see a second peak of interest in September.
Friendly competition between Marvel and DC in September
Since each September release is for a single platform – not to mention it’s a late port – there really isn’t much direct competition between the two. Marvel’s Wolverine And LEGO Batman in September. In fact, the former will almost assuredly be the most successful release of the week. Insomniac Spiderman games are incredibly popular, the PS5 has a large user base and Wolverine is one of the most anticipated PlayStation games in half a decade.
But it’s still fun to see these two monolithic characters clash. LEGO Batman has become a great character in its own right, even if Legacy of the Dark Knight has a new Bruce Wayne actorwhile Marvel’s WolverineLogan’s version is brand new and has a lot of potential. It’s shaping up to be a huge year for superhero gaming, with September a surprisingly busy month. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight And Marvel’s Wolverine will face each other in a few months, and it’s a unique victory for the players.
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Marvel’s Wolverine
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- ESRB
- Adult 17+ / Blood and gore, drug reference, intense violence, partial nudity, strong language, in-game purchases
- Developer(s)
- Insomniac games
- Editor(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Franchise
- Wonder
- Number of players
- A player
- PS5 release date
- September 15, 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine is the next entry in Insomniac Games’ cultivated Marvel universe following Marvel’s Spider-Man and Miles Morales. Players will sharpen their claws and enter the world of angry and regenerative Logan in an unfamiliar storyline that engages players in brutal action combat worthy of the legendary X-Men member’s name.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Systems
- Released
- May 22, 2026
- Developer(s)
- TT Games
- Editor(s)
- Warner Bros. Interactive
- Franchise
- LEGO Batman
- PC release date
- May 22, 2026
- Xbox Series X|S release date
- May 22, 2026
Gotham, a sprawling open world, allows players to journey through Batman’s cinematic history, from the origins of Bruce Wayne to epic clashes with the Joker, Bane and more. Arkham-inspired combat meets LEGO charm in an action-adventure with seven playable heroes, Batcave customization, and puzzle-filled detective side quests.
