{"id":901595,"date":"2026-09-19T11:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T11:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/901595\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T11:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T11:20:09","slug":"wolverine-hotfix-nerfs-fart-gas-as-insomniac-explores-an-option-to-toggle-it-off-completely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/901595\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolverine Hotfix Nerfs ‘Fart Gas’ As Insomniac Explores An Option To Toggle It Off Completely"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even before it launched, Marvel\u2019s Wolverine<\/a> was consumed by a debate over \u201cfart gas,\u201d<\/a> i.e. scent trails that Logan occasionally uses to locate objectives during some of the game\u2019s missions. The much-dunked-on feature is now getting nerfed as Insomniac Games considers whether to give players the option to turn it off altogether<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A surprise hotfix<\/a> for Sony\u2019s latest PlayStation 5 exclusive went live on September 19, and it didn\u2019t just fix some of the game crashes certain players have been experiencing. It also reduced the opacity of scent trails that lead Logan to his next objective in different parts of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, this hotfix adjusts the presentation of the Scent Trails and Audio Sense indicators, including reduced opacity to make these visuals less intense,\u201d read the patch notes on Insomniac Games\u2019 support page. \u201cOur team continues to evaluate ways to further improve Senses in the game, including exploring toggleable options for a future update.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wolverine scent trail hotfix before and after comparison https:\/\/t.co\/zKEQD2t169<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TixRK7XUMO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Radec (@realradec) September 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The changes were quickly tested by players and the results shared online<\/a>. The \u201cfart gas,\u201d as some players had taken to calling it, was indeed dialed way back. Instead of a trail of neon gas, a pool of ambient color sits on the ground in front of Logan. It still basically tells you exactly where to go, but it\u2019s less in your face about it. I\u2019m not sure why Insomniac is holding off on the toggle, but I assume it will be possible to turn the feature off completely in the future.<\/p>\n

At the same time, it doesn\u2019t\u00a0really\u00a0matter. While the scent trail<\/a> became a flash point prior to the game\u2019s release, removing it will not suddenly make Wolverine into an exploration-based walking sim<\/a>. The action-adventure remains, at its core, a combat-based comic book blockbuster about shredding through goons to unlock the next cool cutscene<\/a>. Fart gas or no, Wolverine is not an ambient open-world game like last year\u2019s Ghost of Yotei<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s fine. I\u2019m not here to pass judgment on the fart gas. There\u2019s a dozen more interesting things happening in Wolverine to talk about<\/a>.<\/p>\n