Wolverine Projected to Be PS5’s 6th Best-Selling Game of 2026, Outpacing Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei in Sales.

Marvel’s Wolverine has made a strong debut, racking up impressive sales in its first three days post-launch. Market analysis from Alinea Analytics indicates that this PlayStation 5 exclusive is already among the top-grossing new titles of 2026. It’s reportedly outpacing other recent first-party hits, including Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei.

“Social media often amplifies outrage—both real and manufactured—creating a cycle of negativity that doesn’t reflect the actual situation,” noted Rhys Elliott, head of market research at Alinea, on X. “The reality is that Wolverine is currently the #6 top-grossing PS5 game of the year, despite being available for just a few days.”

Alinea’s estimates for three-day revenue from PS5 games this year show Wolverine achieving approximately 1.9 million sales, a solid figure for a PS5 exclusive. Here’s how it stacks up against other recent launches from PlayStation Studios:

Elliott draws two key insights from this data. First, Wolverine is performing well despite facing some mixed reviews and a lower aggregate score on Metacritic, along with some viral backlash regarding its quick-time events, objective markers, and on-rails gameplay. Its initial sales momentum is only slightly behind Spider-Man 2, which is expected given the popularity of both characters.

However, the long-term performance of Wolverine remains uncertain as more players engage with the game and discussions unfold online. While this shouldn’t impact anyone’s enjoyment or critical view of the game, Insomniac Games’ latest title will serve as a significant indicator of the current state and viability of Sony’s blockbuster strategy.

The pressure is on for the company to consistently deliver high-quality first-party exclusives that not only drive console sales but also encourage players to upgrade to new hardware, especially as we approach what could be a costly PS6 generation.