Wolverine game set for May 2009

In development for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii, DS, PS2 and PSP.

Activision has released new details on X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a new video game scheduled for release in May 2009 to coincide with the release of the Wolverine feature film.

In development at Raven Software, Wolverine will see players experience the origins of Wolverine, from his escape from the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa.

"We have an amazing team with Raven Studios at the helm, creating what will undoubtedly be the quintessential, true-to-character Wolverine video game experience that fans have been craving," said Rob Kostich, vice president, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine amps up the action by bringing to life Wolverine's wholly unique skills such as his brute strength, regenerative mutant abilities, and indestructible adamantium claws and skeleton in an immersive experience that is fitting to one of the most enduring and popular characters of all time."

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP, PC and PS2.