Marvel's Wolverine update lets players disable scent trails and other senses
The newest update for Marvel's Wolverine adds on/off options for several sensory tracking features, including Whiskey Bottle scent trails and Material Crate audio clues. It also fixes crashes and bugs while responding to complaints about overly guided mechanics and odd bathroom signs. Some scent trails still appear in certain story missions even after the toggles are changed.
Update 1.001.006 introduces on/off controls for three sensory aids: whiskey-bottle scent paths, material-crate audio hints, and nightmare-door roots. The patch also targets crashes, a tree-slide soft lock in “The One That Got Away,” Photo Mode claw alignment, rare white-object glitches, and a casino bathroom sign overlap tied to UV mapping. Story-critical senses remain visible regardless of settings.
The changes follow player criticism that Wolverine’s tracking features felt too guided. Some also questioned odd bathroom signage, prompting speculation about generative AI; Insomniac denied it. Earlier, trail opacity was reduced, but certain story missions still show scent trails.
This update may affect players who prefer less guided exploration, while those who rely on sensory cues could keep them enabled. It could also influence how studios respond to complaints about hand-holding and AI-related concerns, potentially shaping trust and expectations around patches. However, because some story-critical trails remain, the change may only partially satisfy critics.