Wolverine, the latest solo video game featuring the Marvel superhero, has had one of the biggest launches for the PlayStation 5 so far in 2025. According to Alinea Analytics, the game sold 1.9 million copies in its first three days, surpassing all other Sony-published games this year. This includes popular titles like Marathon and MLB The Show 26, which are available on multiple platforms. While impressive, these numbers fall short of the performance of Spider-Man 2, the previous game from the same developer, Insomniac. Spider-Man 2 set a record by selling 2.5 million copies in under 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever. However, this comparison isn’t entirely fair, as Spider-Man is a more universally popular character than Wolverine, and Wolverine carries an 18 age rating, limiting its audience. In contrast, Spider-Man 2 was rated for a younger demographic, making it more widely accessible. Alinea’s data also highlights a key detail: only 22.9% of Wolverine’s sales were physical copies, which is lower than most other Sony-published games. For example, Astro Bot had 46.8% physical sales, while Stellar Blade had 43.3%. Sony has been shifting toward digital sales, with 78% of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games sold digitally in the 2025 fiscal year. This trend may have influenced consumer behavior, contributing to Wolverine’s lower physical sales. In the UK, Wolverine had the third-largest PlayStation 5 launch in terms of physical sales, trailing behind Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light. It sold around 43,000 physical copies in its first week, slightly less than Ghost Of Yōtei’s 45,000. While it outperformed Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart from 2021, it still fell short of God Of War Ragnarök and Horizon Forbidden West, which benefited from being available on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Overall, Wolverine has performed well, but whether it meets Sony’s expectations remains unclear. While the game’s success is evident, the broader industry shifts toward digital sales and the popularity of Spider-Man may influence future decisions. If Sony is not fully satisfied with Wolverine’s performance, it could impact Insomniac’s plans for future Marvel projects, potentially limiting them to Spider-Man-focused games.