As it promised, Marvel’s Wolverine dev Insomniac has already started responding to the intense criticism aimed at its latest PS5 exclusive – as sales analysts predict the title is on track to be a major Sony success.
A new hotfix, available to download now, reduces the opacity and intensity of the title’s controversial ‘Scent Trails’, which have been used as a lightning rod for robust feedback on the foray.
Those who’ve missed the online discourse (congratulations) may not know that Sony’s latest superhero exclusive has been utterly eviscerated on social media, with some reasonably contemplating the state of modern AAA gaming – and others looking to boost their engagement rates.
Among the criticisms, some have pointed to Logan’s “scent trail” – amusingly referred to as a “blue fart trail” by some – which is intended to reflect the character’s “hunting” capabilities.
While it’s not ever-present – as some bad actors would like you to believe – it does highlight the route to some collectibles and important items when you’re in their near vicinity. It’s also used for story purposes in other moments.
Some feel this is a culmination of the “hand holding” that’s become more present in AAA games of late. Other criticisms include “painted surfaces” highlighting the main path.
In its patch notes, Insomniac says it’s exploring ways to disable the “scent trail” entirely in the future, which should please those frustrated by its inclusion.
In the meantime, you can see the difference to the opacity in the hotfix available now courtesy of the RealRadec post below:
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