Liputan6.com, Jakarta Liam McIntyre, the actor best known for the "Spartacus" series, has been officially confirmed as the voice and performance capture actor for Wolverine/Logan in the highly anticipated game, Marvel's Wolverine.
This important announcement was made in a developer video and new gameplay trailer released on September 24, 2025.
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This PlayStation 5 exclusive is being developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind Marvel's Spider-Man.
They promise to deliver a darker version of Wolverine that is true to the character's comic book depiction, with a release scheduled for Fall 2026.
Liam McIntyre: From Spartacus to Adamantium Claws
The confirmation of Liam McIntyre's role as Wolverine surprised many, but also brought high expectations.
The Australian actor will bring the iconic character of Logan to life through voice acting and immersive performance capture.
Liam McIntyre's experience in the gaming world is well-established, having played JD Fenix in "Gears 5" and Taron Malicos in "Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order".
Furthermore, McIntyre also had track record in other superhero projects such as in 'The Flash' series as Weather Wizard and several characters in the animated DC Universe.
Brutal Gameplay and Wolverine's Global Adventure
The new gameplay trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, shown on September 24, 2025, showcases incredibly brutal action.
The footage shows Wolverine slashing and ripping apart enemies with his razor-sharp adamantium claws.
The game promises a dark and violent experience, true to Wolverine's character from the original comics and special blood technology has even been developed to create realistic and immersive violence.
Marvel's Wolverine will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console and scheduled for release in Fall 2026.
In the story, Wolverine will embark on a global journey to uncover his dark and mysterious past.
Locations to be explored include the Canadian wilderness, the streets of Tokyo, and the fictional island nation of Madripoor.
Insomniac Games' Background and Approach
Insomniac Games, the studio behind the hugely successful Marvel's Spider-Man, is the developer behind this ambitious project.
The game was first announced in September 2021 and has now received a significant update with a gameplay trailer.
The studio is committed to presenting a darker and more brutal version of Wolverine, true to the character's portrayal in the comics.
The trailer also hints at the appearance of familiar X-Men characters like Mystique and Omega Red.
Also, several enemy factions like the Reavers and Sentinels are also expected to appear in the game.
Liam McIntyre himself stated that the focus was on discovering the essence of Wolverine, who is wounded and betrayed.
However, he also fights to protect those who cannot defend themselves, a core element of Logan's character.