Insomniac Clarifies Wolverine Features No AI-Generated Assets Following Viral Sign Incident

In recent days, a peculiar bathroom sign in Marvel’s Wolverine, the latest PS5 superhero title from Insomniac, has gained traction online, with fans and creators speculating whether it was generated by AI. While the sign does appear a bit off, Insomniac clarified that it’s simply a bug that will be addressed shortly.

Since its exclusive launch on PlayStation 5 earlier this week, Wolverine has received a mixed response from both fans and critics. For many online, particularly content creators, the game has become a target for critique and humor. Elements ranging from the storyline to cutscenes and the use of fail-proof quick time events have been scrutinized and shared widely, racking up millions of views. Despite this, it has quickly risen to become one of the best-selling PS5 titles. The latest point of contention is a single bathroom sign that looks quite jumbled.

A TikTok showcasing the odd sign went viral, amassing over 700,000 views. The sign features multiple male stick figures overlapping in a confusing manner. A Twitter account shared screenshots of the sign, questioning, “Did Insomniac really use AI in their $300 million Wolverine game???” This tweet garnered over 315,000 views. Anticipating the potential fallout, Insomniac’s community and marketing director, James Stevenson, promptly addressed the rumors on Twitter.

“No,” Stevenson replied to the viral tweet. “This is a UV map bug, and we have a fix coming. There are no AI-generated assets in Marvel’s Wolverine.”

This explanation seems reasonable. Observing the sign from various angles reveals that its appearance changes, suggesting texture issues rather than the typical AI-generated mess. Plus, it’s unlikely Insomniac would resort to AI for something so straightforward; they probably had this bathroom sign in their asset library from recreating New York City in previous Spider-Man games. Moreover, nothing else in Wolverine appears to be AI-generated.

With Wolverine currently under intense scrutiny, it was only a matter of time before a minor texture glitch faced accusations of being AI-generated. In 2026, any unusual piece of art or text can quickly attract such claims. As someone who strongly dislikes AI-generated content, I urge caution before making such accusations. They can harm artists and allow genuine AI-generated issues to go unnoticed. Fortunately, this isn’t an AI problem, and Insomniac is set to resolve this minor visual glitch soon.