Marvel’s Wolverine stands tall sales-wise atop stacked month of September releases

Marvel's Wolverine, a PlayStation 5 exclusive developed by Insomniac Games, emerged as the top-selling new game release in September 2026, according to data from Circana and Mat Piscatella. This achievement is notable given its PS5 exclusivity and a Metacritic score of 75, as it surpassed other major titles including sports mainstays like NBA 2K27, EA Sports FC 27, and Madden NFL 27, as well as new high-profile releases such as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Ace Combat 8. The game's success contributed to the PlayStation 5 reaching its highest dollar share of the video game hardware market since May 2025, underscoring the strong appeal of the Wolverine IP and Insomniac's development capabilities. However, despite its strong September performance, Marvel's Wolverine did not crack the top 10 best-selling games of the year so far; NBA 2K27 currently holds the top spot for year-to-date sales, having edged out Resident Evil: Requiem. This landscape is expected to shift significantly by year-end with upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.