Marvel's Wolverine New Update Makes Scent Trail Less Obvious

Marvel's Wolverine Officially Tones Down Controversial Scent Trail Published Sep 19, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT James Lucas is an Executive Editor at TheGamer who has worked in professional journalism since 2018. A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Journalism, Media, and Culture, they have written hundreds of guides, news stories, and original reports, with bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247, sourcing interviews with studio heads, legendary industry figures, prominent actors, and more. An expert on FPS games, Soulslikes, RPGs, and survival horror, James has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of titles, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive profiles. Some of the games they have extensively covered include: Half-Life 3, Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and Fallout. They pride themselves on their consistently thorough research, leveraging nearly a decade of industry experience. You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com Sign in to your TheGamer account Marvel's Wolverine got absolutely snikt'd before it had even launched because of its infamous “fart cloud”, a guiding line meant to represent Logan's smell-o-vision and help you through each level. Reviewers called it handholding, players couldn't believe how blatant it was, and Insomniac assured fans that it wasn't always on. Still, a neon streak in a linear game was enough to drum up the yellow paint discourse. So, in response, the team has rolled out a hotfix to tone it down. "We have deployed a new hotfix (v1.001.005) for Marvel's Wolverine. This hotfix addresses some common crashes experienced by a small percentage of players since launch," the patch notes read. "Additionally, the hotfix adjusts the presentation of the Scent Trails and Audio Sense indicators, including reduced opacity to make these visuals less intense." You can see the difference below, thanks to YouTuber GameRoll, who uploaded a clip of the updated scent trail to X. It's far less distracting, appearing more like an actual Scent Trail than what Washington Post reporter Gene Park so elegantly coined as Jean Grey's "fart cloud". Marvel's Wolverine Is "Exploring" A Toggle For The Scent Trail Aside from toning down the visuals to make the scent trail less distracting, Insomniac is now considering an option to turn it off completely, allowing for a more immersive experience. "Our team continues to evaluate ways to further improve Senses in the game, including exploring toggleable options for a future update," the patch notes conclude. There's a growing consensus among critics, players, and content creators that Marvel's Wolverine simply doesn't trust you to play the game, blatantly signposting collectibles and constantly directing you along its strictly linear path. Still, it's great to see Insomniac taking that feedback on board, even if it has to wade through mountains of discourse and bad-faith takes to find the constructive criticism underneath. Systems Released September 15, 2026 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases Developer(s) Insomniac Games Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment Genre(s) Action, Adventure