Insomniac Clarifies No AI Used in Wolverine's Bathroom Sign Controversy
WHO:
Eurogamer.net - Insomniac Games, community director James Stevenson
IGN - TikToker SmoothMango, user Rock Solid
WHAT:
Eurogamer.net - Insomniac's community director James Stevenson stated, "They are tied to other systems in places and with so many people playing we have to be deliberate in testing to not introduce new bugs or break people. Thank you for patience."
IGN - A small fix for Logan's Scent Trails, which fans had dubbed "fart gas," was released just before the article was published.
Eurogamer.net - Insomniac denied using generative AI in Marvel's Wolverine, attributing the issue to a "UV map bug."
Eurogamer.net - Stevenson stated, "No. This is a UV map bug and we have a fix coming. There are no AI generated assets in Marvel’s Wolverine."
IGN - The bathroom signs in question featured "melted-together figures" that appeared AI-generated.
IGN - Insomniac confirmed that there are no AI-generated assets in Marvel's Wolverine.
IGN - The game launched on September 15, 2026.
WHERE:
Eurogamer.net - The controversy arose from in-game signs in Marvel's Wolverine, a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
WHEN:
Eurogamer.net - The fix for the UV map bug is forthcoming, but no specific date was provided.
IGN - The game was released on September 15, 2026.
WHY:
Eurogamer.net - The speculation about AI usage was fueled by fans sharing screenshots of the bizarre restroom sign on social media.
HOW:
IGN - Insomniac is currently working on a fix for the UV map bug that caused the bathroom sign issue, although the timeline for deployment remains unclear.
Eurogamer.net - Stevenson explained that the issue was due to a "UV map bug" and that they are working on a fix.
(UPDATED September 21, 2026 02:11 UTC)
Insomniac's community director, James Stevenson, emphasized the importance of careful testing to avoid introducing new bugs as the game continues to attract a large player base, thanking fans for their patience. Just before this announcement, a small fix was released for Logan's Scent Trails, which fans humorously referred to as "fart gas." Additionally, Insomniac is addressing a UV map bug that has affected bathroom signs, although the timeline for this fix is still uncertain.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 15:57 UTC)
Insomniac Games has denied allegations of using generative AI in their recently launched game, Marvel's Wolverine, attributing the confusion to a "UV map bug." Community director James Stevenson confirmed that there are no AI-generated assets in the game and assured fans that a fix is on the way. The controversy began when players shared screenshots of unusual bathroom signs featuring what appeared to be melted-together figures, sparking speculation on social media.