A TikTok video by creator SmoothMango sparked concern that Marvel's Wolverine used generative AI for in-game bathroom signs, but Insomniac Games clarified the issue stems from a UV map bug, not AI generation.

The clip, which showed two bathroom signs with distorted, melted figures, prompted fans to question whether the game employed AI-generated assets amid heightened industry anxieties. Similar images circulated on X/Twitter, amplifying the debate.

James Stevenson, Insomniac's director of community and marketing, directly addressed the claims, stating the visual anomaly resulted from a technical glitch and confirming no AI tools were used in the game's development. "There are no AI-generated assets in Marvel's Wolverine," he wrote in response to the viral post.

The studio plans to deploy a fix for the UV map issue, though a timeline remains unspecified. This clarification follows recent adjustments to the game, including a patch for the "Logan's Scent Trails" feature, which some players had criticized as resembling "fart gas."

Despite initial controversy, Marvel's Wolverine launched with strong sales momentum. IGN awarded the title a 6/10, noting its "slick and satisfying combat" but acknowledging its narrative limitations. The game's linear structure continues to draw mixed reactions, though technical concerns appear resolved for now.

The incident underscores growing scrutiny over AI use in game development, with developers increasingly clarifying their creative processes amid industry-wide uncertainty.