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Marvel's Wolverine New Game Plus: in the game since launch, with a higher level cap, more Strands and four extra Adaptations
Marvel's Wolverine has had New Game Plus since it launched on PS5 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, so there's no update to wait for. Players carry their unlocks into New Game+ and play the campaign again with an increased level cap, more Strands for equipping Adaptations and four additional Adaptations, according to Sony's official Player's Guide. Logan's Nightmare Cabin covers the rest of the post-game, with Mission Replay and Nightmare Trials at any time. That's a big change from Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which got New Game+ on March 7, 2024, about four and a half months after launch.
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Marvel’s Wolverine shipped with New Game Plus, so there’s no patch to wait for. Here’s what carries over, what New Game+ adds and how the post-game works, with the latest patches and the DLC picture.
Does Marvel’s Wolverine have New Game Plus?
Yes. New Game+ has been part of Marvel’s Wolverine since launch on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, on PS5, so it doesn’t depend on a patch. Sony’s official Player’s Guide lays it out plainly: carry your unlocks into New Game+ and experience the story again. None of Insomniac’s patch notes mention it, because the mode was there from day one.
Marvel’s Wolverine was the most downloaded PS5 game on PlayStation Store in the US and Canada in September, as our PS Store top downloads page shows.
What carries over and what’s new in New Game+
Everything you’ve unlocked comes with you. New Game+ then pushes the build further with three changes from Sony’s guide: an increased level cap, more Strands and four additional Adaptations.
Strands matter most. Adaptations are equippable perks, unlocked as AP raises your Adaptation Level, and each one sits in a Strand. The first playthrough caps you at 10 equipped Adaptations, so extra Strands in New Game+ mean a bigger loadout, and the four new Adaptations change how fights play out. Defensive picks such as Tough Skinned and Healing Dangerously can share space with aggressive ones like Barrage Recharge and Enraging Sprint.
Logan’s Nightmare Cabin, Mission Replay and collectibles
As the story progresses, Logan’s Nightmare Cabin opens up. From there, you replay missions and Nightmare Trials at any time, and Sony says every level-specific trophy and collectible can be earned through Mission Replay, so a missed item never forces a full restart.
The collectibles feed progression. Whisky Bottles give AP toward your next Adaptation Level, Nightmare Doors lead to Trials that also pay AP, with Gauntlet trials rewarding pieces of new outfits and claws, and Material Crates hold materials for new suits and permanent Health upgrades.
Difficulty settings
Marvel’s Wolverine offers a selection of difficulty settings. Insomniac’s accessibility list adds Challenge Level options and separate settings for enemy health, enemy damage, dodge and parry timing and game speed, so New Game+ can be as punishing or as relaxed as you want.
How Wolverine compares with Insomniac’s Spider-Man games
The first Marvel’s Spider-Man launched on Sept. 7, 2018, and by Oct. 23, 2018, Insomniac said players who had earned the Platinum trophy were already jumping into New Game+. Insomniac’s last big game made fans wait longer: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launched on Oct. 20, 2023, and New Game+ arrived with version 1.002 on March 7, 2024, together with Mission Replay. Wolverine skips that wait, with New Game+ and Mission Replay on day one.
Updates and DLC
Insomniac has posted notes for five updates: 1.001.004 for launch, 1.001.005 on Sept. 18, 1.001.006 on Sept. 25, 1.002.000 on Oct. 1, which brought QSSR upscaling to PS5, and 1.002.001 on Oct. 6, which adds a toggle for story Scent trails on the Hint button, R3 by default.
Insomniac hasn’t announced story DLC. As of Oct. 22, 2026, PlayStation Store lists one add-on, the Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade for $10, with five suits, five claws and three Technique Points. The game costs $69.99, or $79.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. For a PC version, see our Marvel’s Wolverine PC release date page.
This page is updated as soon as Insomniac releases the next Marvel’s Wolverine update or announces DLC.
FAQ
Does Marvel's Wolverine have New Game Plus?
Yes. New Game+ has been in Marvel’s Wolverine since the PS5 launch on Sept. 15, 2026. Sony’s official Player’s Guide says players carry their unlocks into it and experience the story again.
What carries over into New Game+ in Marvel's Wolverine?
Your unlocks carry over. On top of them, New Game+ raises the level cap, adds more Strands for equipping Adaptations and brings four additional Adaptations, according to Sony’s Player’s Guide.
How many Adaptations can you equip in Marvel's Wolverine?
Up to 10 in the first playthrough. Adaptations unlock as AP raises your Adaptation Level, and each one takes a Strand. New Game+ adds more Strands and four more Adaptations.
How do you replay missions in Marvel's Wolverine?
Through Logan’s Nightmare Cabin, which opens up as the story progresses. It lets you replay missions and Nightmare Trials at any time, and every level-specific trophy and collectible can be picked up through Mission Replay.
Can you change the difficulty in Marvel's Wolverine?
Yes. The game has a selection of difficulty settings, and Insomniac’s accessibility list adds Challenge Level options plus separate settings for enemy health, enemy damage and dodge and parry timing.
Is Marvel's Wolverine open world?
Sony describes it as a single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure that isn’t set in an open world. Its locations include Canada, Japan and the island nation of Madripoor.
When did Spider-Man 2 get New Game Plus?
On March 7, 2024, with version 1.002, about four and a half months after the Oct. 20, 2023 launch. Marvel’s Wolverine had New Game+ on day one.
Is there Marvel's Wolverine DLC?
Insomniac hasn’t announced any story DLC as of Oct. 22, 2026. The only add-on on PlayStation Store is the Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade for $10, with five suits, five claws and three Technique Points.
What's in the latest Marvel's Wolverine update?
Update 1.002.001, posted on Oct. 6, 2026, adds a toggle for story-related Scent trails on the Hint button, R3 by default, and fixes crashes and bugs. Update 1.002.000 on Oct. 1 brought QSSR upscaling to PS5.
How much is Marvel's Wolverine?
$69.99 for the Standard Edition and $79.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation Store, as of Oct. 22, 2026. The game is a PS5 exclusive.
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What does New Game+ add in Marvel’s Wolverine?
Sony’s Player’s Guide lists an increased level cap, more Strands and four additional Adaptations.
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