Insomniac Games has released update 1.001.005 for Marvel’s Wolverine, specifically targeting the visual intensity of Logan’s tracking abilities. This September 19, 2026, hotfix arrives four days after the game’s global launch to address player feedback regarding the Scent Trail effects.

Visual Adjustments to Scent Trails

The primary focus of this update is a reduction in the opacity of Scent Trails and Audio Sense indicators. Following the game’s September 15 release, the prominent blue particle effects used for tracking targets were mockingly referred to as “fart gas” by segments of the community and critics. As reported by IGN, the nickname gained traction due to the visibility of the trail trailing behind Wolverine’s movements.

By lowering the opacity, the developers aim to make these indicators less intrusive during exploration and combat. While this update provides a visual adjustment to the effect, Insomniac Games confirmed it is currently exploring the addition of fully toggleable Senses options for a future update.

Stability and Performance Fixes

Beyond the visual changes, version 1.001.005 serves as a stability hotfix for players on PlayStation 5. The update addresses common crashes that have been reported by a small percentage of the player base since launch. These fixes are intended to improve overall reliability as players navigate the campaign.

Key changes in update 1.001.005 include:

• Scent Trails: Reduced opacity for better visual clarity and less intense particle effects.
• Audio Sense: Lowered opacity for on-screen Audio Sense indicators.
• Stability: Resolved specific common crashes reported since the September 15 launch.
• Future Planning: Internal exploration of toggleable Senses settings for future deployment.

Gameplay Impact

For players, this change means the tracking mechanic will appear more subtle on-screen, potentially addressing feedback regarding immersion during investigation sequences. Players who found the initial Scent Trail visuals distracting should see a difference in how the effect blends into the environment.

Detailed notes regarding these changes can be found via Insomniac Games Support.