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Wolverine Director Explains Why the New PS5 Game Isn't Open-World
PolygonTuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Game director defends the Sony PlayStation 5 Marvel exclusive's linear gameplay in a new interview with Polygon.
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- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Game director defends the Sony PlayStation 5 Marvel exclusive's linear gameplay in a new interview with Polygon.
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Game director defends the Sony PlayStation 5 Marvel exclusive's linear gameplay in a new interview with Polygon.
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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon published: Wolverine Director Explains Why the New PS5 Game Isn't Open-World
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