Wolverine Shrugs Off Bad Reviews and Memes, Reportedly Nears 2 Million PS5 Sales

Marvel's Wolverine has had a rough week in the court of public opinion, but a new report suggests players are buying it anyway. According to the estimate, Insomniac Games' latest superhero outing has already moved roughly 1.9 million copies on PS5.

The game has drawn mixed reviews since launch, and it has also become a target for internet jokes and memes. None of that appears to have slowed its momentum. Nearly 2 million units in such a short window is a strong start for a single-platform release, especially one carrying this much online noise.

One detail stands out. More than one in five of those sales reportedly came from physical copies. In an industry that keeps leaning toward digital storefronts, a physical share above 20 percent shows that a meaningful slice of PlayStation owners still want a disc on the shelf, particularly for a big-name exclusive.

It is worth treating the figure with some caution. This is a report and an estimate rather than an official number from Sony or Insomniac, so the final tally could shift once the publisher shares its own data. Still, the direction is clear enough. Strong brand recognition, a beloved character and Insomniac's track record seem to have carried buyers past the critical debate.

The result also fits a familiar pattern. Loud online conversation, whether critical or mocking, does not always translate into weak sales. Curiosity can even work in a game's favor, as players pick it up to judge for themselves.

For Sony, the numbers should be reassuring. Wolverine gives the PS5 lineup another high-profile seller, and the physical share is a useful reminder that discs remain part of the plan. Whether the game can keep this pace beyond the launch rush will be the next thing to watch, along with any word from Insomniac on updates or player feedback.