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Insomniac lets players turn off the dreaded "fart trail" from Marvel's Wolverine

The latest update for Marvel's Wolverine allows players to turn off the controversial 'scent trails' or 'fart trail' feature. This feature was a point of contention among players, who found it too 'hand-holdy'. The update, version 1.001.006, adds a toggle option to disable these trails for collectibles, although 'story-critical senses will still appear in the world'.

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  • ✓ The update allows players to turn off the 'scent trails' feature for collectibles.
  • ✓ The 'scent trails' feature was a point of contention among players, who found it too 'hand-holdy'.
  • ✓ Story-critical senses will still appear in the world even with the 'scent trails' feature turned off.
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What changed

The game's update adds a toggle option to turn off the 'scent trails' feature for side content.

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  1. Insomniac adds toggle to turn off 'fart trail' in Marvel's Wolverine

    The latest update for Marvel's Wolverine allows players to turn off the controversial 'scent trails' or 'fart trail' feature. This feature was a point of contention among players, who found it too 'hand-holdy'. The update, version 1.001.006, adds a toggle option to disable these trails for collectibles, although 'story-critical senses will still appear in the world'.

    Why it matters

    Marvel's Wolverine, a PS5 exclusive game developed by Insomniac Games, launched on September 15, 2026. The game's 'scent trails' feature, which helped players locate collectibles, received backlash from the community for being overly intrusive. Insomniac Games responded to player feedback, promising to address concerns.

    What is confirmed

    • The update allows players to turn off the 'scent trails' feature for collectibles.
    • The 'scent trails' feature was a point of contention among players, who found it too 'hand-holdy'.
    • Story-critical senses will still appear in the world even with the 'scent trails' feature turned off.

    What to watch next

    • Player feedback on the update and its impact on gameplay experience
    • Future updates or patches for Marvel's Wolverine
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. IGN — Marvel's Wolverine Update Adds Toggle for Controversial Scent Trails After Fans Said They Were Too 'Hand-Holdy'
    2. Dark Horizons — “Marvel’s Wolverine” Gets Scent Trail Toggles
    3. A.V. Club — Insomniac lets players turn off the dreaded "fart trail" from Marvel's Wolverine
    4. GAMINGbible — PlayStation users go wild as Marvel's Wolverine guts its worst feature in new update
    5. Polygon.com — Marvel's Wolverine now officially lets players turn off its most-hated feature
    6. GamesRadar+ — Marvel's Wolverine finally lets you turn off overbearing Scent Trails for side content, but "story-critical senses will still appear in the world"
    7. Insider Gaming — Marvel’s Wolverine Adds Senses Toggles in New Update
    8. www.ign.com — Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Is Here — Check Out the ...
    9. www.eurogamer.net — Marvel's Wolverine finally lets you turn off "fart gas" scent ...
    10. www.polygon.com — Wolverine Now Officially Lets Players Turn Off Its Most-Hated ...
    11. www.theshortcut.com — Marvel’s Wolverine update lets you turn off the game’s most ...
    12. www.avclub.com — Insomniac lets players turn off the dreaded "fart trail" from
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