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The X-Men Don't Exist In Insomniac's Wolverine, But Another Important Team Does

The article reports that Insomniac’s Wolverine game will feature Team X, a mercenary mutant group, rather than broad X-Men appearances. Mutants are portrayed as largely hidden, with Trask Industries and other factions actively rounding them up. Logan encounters cybernetically enhanced mercenaries called the Reavers while a mutant who is also trying to save others crosses paths with Jean Grey in the trailer. Mystique’s presence hints at potential alliances, but Omega Red and Sabretooth are framed as antagonists rather than allies. The reveal emphasizes a more contained, character-driven narrative within Wolverine’s universe, with the X-Men largely off-screen for now. The game is slated for PS5, launching on September 15 as an exclusive, a detail that could shape early momentum and platform strategy for Insomniac and Sony. The article underscores fans’ interest in how Team X will operate across a globe-trotting arc and how future character introductions might unfold within this universe.