Sony Announces Wolverine PS5 Console, But It Won’t Play Discs

Marvel’s Wolverine is poised to be Sony’s flagship title of the year, and the company is capitalising on that hype by unveiling a line of special‑edition PlayStation 5 consoles that will drop alongside the game next month. Yet, the announcement comes on the heels of a heated backlash over Sony’s recent decision to discontinue physical disc manufacturing, leaving many fans wary of a digital‑only release.

The consoles are decked out with custom plates that showcase Wolverine’s snarling visage, complete with stylised claw marks that appear to slash across the chassis. Matching controllers echo the theme, and both the system and its accessories are offered in two striking hues: a vibrant yellow that mirrors the hero’s iconic suit, and a sleek silver that evokes the gleam of his adamantium claws.

Pre‑orders will open on August 19 at 10 a.m. local time, with the official launch slated for September 15, the same day the game hits shelves. The yellow edition will be available through selected retailers, while the silver variant will be exclusive to PlayStation’s own Direct store.

The most significant detail is that Sony is offering only digital‑only versions of the Wolverine‑themed PS5. For those hoping to acquire a console with a built‑in disc drive, the opportunity has vanished. The company’s trailer explicitly states this, but many viewers have taken to the comments section to reiterate the point. While some see this as a continuation of Sony’s push toward an all‑digital future, the firm will still sell separate face plates for both digital and disc‑drive models, allowing existing PS5 owners to add a touch of Logan to their rigs—provided they own the 2023 Slim.