Summary
The recent Insomniac leaks have given fans their first unofficial look atMarvel’s Wolverine, which revealed new details about the upcoming title and showed clips of in-game footage. Although it’s clear the leaked gameplay ofMarvel’s Wolverineis from the early stages of its development, some information included in this leak paints a more complete picture of what players can expect from Insomniac’s upcoming title. Along with the leaked concept art and story beats for the game, thevoice cast forMarvel’s Wolverinealso hit the internet and showed that the game’s main villain might be the perfect choice for the role.
These leaks come as the result of a cyberattack committed by the Rhysida group against developerInsomniac Games, in which the attackers claim to have obtained sensitive data from the company, including employee information as well as details on in-development titles and future project roadmaps. Insomniac responded to these leaks by addressing their disappointment at having this information revealed early and at the stress the leaks placed on their employees. However, with the developer stating that the development ofWolverineis continuing as planned, it appears that the game’s central plot and villain have been solidified.
Mister Sinister is the Perfect Choice for Wolverine’s Main Villain
Although the leaked voice cast shows that there are several villains slated to appear inMarvel’s Wolverine, one stands out as most likely to be the primary antagonist of the game. The leaked cast list forWolverineincludes voice actors for villains like Mystique, Omega Red, Deathstrike, and Sabretooth, but it’s Mister Sinister who seems to be the overarching villain of the game given his status as a recurring threat to the X-Men in the comics. WithWolverinelikely to be the start ofInsomniac’sX-Mengame series, setting up Mister Sinister as a villain early on makes a lot of sense.
Nathaniel Essex, AKAMister Sinister, was a 19th-century British scientist who became obsessed with the works of his peer Charles Darwin and desired to evolve humanity beyond its current form into a race of perfect superhumans. This desire caught the attention of Apocalypse, and he turned Essex into the mutant known as Mister Sinister, who went on to experiment with mutant genetics and cloning, leading to his encounters with various mutants across the world. One such mutant was Wolverine, living in Canada at the time, who he captured and tortured for his twisted experiments.
Having Mister Sinister as Wolverine’s Primary Villain May Help Tie the Game to the MCU
With the leaked information aboutMarvel’s Wolverinepointing to the game taking place in a variety of locations, including Canada, it seems likely that the game will follow this encounter with Mister Sinister, and Logan’s subsequent quest for revenge if the leaks are to be believed. If this is the case, the release ofWolverinecould be the perfect way to tie Insomniac’sX-Menseries to the introduction of mutants into the MCU. According to theleaked roadmap of Insomniac projects,Wolverineis slated for a 2026 release, which would align with the planned release of the nextAvengersmovie, rumored to introduce mutants to the MCU.
Mister Sinister is rumored to be a key antagonist in the MCU’sX-Mensaga, so timing his presence inMarvel’s Wolverinewith the introduction of mutants in the MCU would be a smart move for Marvel. It seems likely that Mister Sinister will also play a crucial role in Insomnaic’sX-Mengames beyondMarvel’s Wolverinegiven that he is supposedly beingvoiced by the iconic Troy Baker, known for such roles as Joel fromThe Last of UsandDeath Stranding’s Higgs. With such a famous voice actor slated to play this antagonist, Insomniac likely has big plans for Mister Sinister that could bring the villain into the spotlight ahead of the MCU’sX-Mendebut.
