September 2026 was a massive month for new game releases, and one game stood out among the rest as the top title when it comes to projected sales.

Despite only being available on PlayStation 5 and having what some would consider mixed reviews (75 on Metacritic), Marvel’s Wolverine outlasted a slew of other big-name releases in the month, showcasing both the staying power of the IP and potentially faith in Insomniac Games as a developer.

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The hairy, clawed mutant stood atop a pile of a number of titles in the month, including perennially popular sports titles like NBA 2K27, EA Sports FC 27, and Madden NFL 27 , but also several new high-profile releases like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve .…