{"id":88076,"date":"2026-09-26T16:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T08:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=88076"},"modified":"2026-09-26T16:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T08:53:14","slug":"marvels-wolverine-update-1-001-006-is-here-check-out-the-patch-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=88076","title":{"rendered":"Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Is Here \u2014 Check Out the Patch Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Insomniac Games has published a new <u>Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine<\/u> update that adds an option to turn off those controversial scent trails for collectibles.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Sony developer <u>made good on its promise<\/u> to investigate a proper on\/off option when version 1.001.006 launched just hours ago. Its <u>patch notes<\/u> reveal more targeted changes as the studio works out the remaining kinks that have emerged in the days since Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine launched for PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There are three new toggle settings that players can now use to customize their gameplay experience: one for Whiskey Bottle scent trails, one for Material Crate Audio Clues, and one for Nightmare Door Roots. Those first two proved to be an especially hot topic online, with players criticizing in-game hints as one of a few examples of a game many feel is too &#8216;hand-holdy.&#8217; Adding the option to completely turn these guides off should quiet those concerns, with a toggle for Nightmare Door Roots adding even more freedom for players to tailor their Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine experience to their liking.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The new toggles are pretty straightforward. If players find the wavy visuals to be a bit too distracting, they can simply turn them off. As noted in the in-game settings, using Wolverine&#8217;s Crate Finder and Whiskey Finder Adaptations will override any flipped toggles.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The update also tackles some crashes reported by the community, as well as a few pesky glitches. For example, one of the more common problems fans may have seen in viral clips online was Logan getting his claws stuck when sliding down an early-game tree. Insomniac said that should be fixed now, with an issue tied to misaligned claws in photo mode fixed, too.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Another squashed bug outlined in the patch notes involves some strange bathroom signs. Players feared the signs suggested Insomniac had used generative AI in Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine before the studio stepped in to deny the accusations with an explanation. They won&#8217;t be an eyesore going forward.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">All Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine Suits<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Instead of fans spending their time talking about the new Wolverine game&#8217;s mutant-filled story or its bloody action, the <u>conversation surrounding the launch of the new PS5 exclusive<\/u> mostly revolved around things like scent trails for collectibles, a <u>motorcycle chase sequence<\/u>, and <u>&#8216;fart gas.&#8217;<\/u> Although the new update can make it more difficult to search for and find Whiskey Bottles and Material Crates, story-driven scent trails and senses \u2013 like the one that allows Logan to track Jean in The One That Got Away mission \u2013 will remain regardless of toggled settings.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">On that front, Insomniac has taken measures to make story scent trails a bit less intrusive. Last week&#8217;s update reduced trail opacity, effectively nerfing the so-called fart gas without completely removing it from the experience.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine launched for PS5 September 15, 2026. In the wake of controversy surrounding certain mechanics and features, Insomniac said it would <u>keep its ear to the ground when it came to community feedback<\/u>. It&#8217;s a message studio director of community and marketing James Stevenson repeated following the new update.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;As I have said we continue to listen and work with the team to address feedback and requests,&#8221; he <u>said on X\/Twitter<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Marvel\u2019s Wolverine is out now exclusively on the PlayStation 5. You can read our review of the game here, or peep our <u>17 Essential Tips and Tricks<\/u> to help you get started in Marvel\u2019s Wolverine, plus our recommendations for the<u> 10 Best Adaptations<\/u>, and a guide on<u> How to Farm XP Quickly<\/u>. Check out our full<u> Marvel\u2019s Wolverine Walkthrough<\/u><u> <\/u>for a step-by-step guide to every mission, and make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing with our<u> Collectibles<\/u> guides for Whisky Bottle locations to help boost your Adaptations and Weapons Crate locations that help you unlock<u> all Wolverine Suits and Claws<\/u>, and our thorough list of all the<u> Easter Eggs and References<\/u> we&#8217;ve found. Oh, and it&#8217;s only 20 hours to a Platinum Trophy according to our reviewer, here&#8217;s a guide to that!<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Marvel&#8217;s Wolverine Update 1.001.006<\/h2>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">*NEW* Update 1.001.006<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>This update includes Senses toggles for Whisky Bottle Scent Trails, Material Crate Audio Clues, and Nightmare Door Roots. It also addresses several community-reported crashes and bugs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em><strong>Full hotfix notes below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><em>Adds new on\/off Senses toggles for*:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><em>Whisky Bottle Scent Trails<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Material Crate Audio Clues<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Nightmare Door Roots<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Addresses several crashes identified through crash logs &amp; the community<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fixes an issue where players  could become stuck while sliding down tree in the &#8220;The One That Got Away&#8221; mission<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Addresses issues with misaligned claws in Photo Mode<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fixes rare issue where objects may turn white after extended play sessions<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fixes overlapping bathroom sign in the casino caused by a UV mapping issue<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>*Story-critical Senses will still appear in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img alt=\"Michael Cripe Avatar\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><\/p>\n<p>Michael Cripe<\/p>\n<p>Freelance Writer<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><span title=\"Bluesky\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Bluesky.d8b4aa9b.svg?cors=0\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. 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