Marvel’s Wolverine is on the horizon, set to be the PlayStation blockbuster of the year. However, it is still a few months away, and fans may not want to wait that long. While there have been several X-Men and Wolverine-specific video games over the years, most of them are fighting games rather than narrative-focused RPGs like Marvel’s Wolverine. This leaves fans with limited options for what to play while anticipating Insomniac Games’ latest release.

Fortunately, there is a lesser-known X-Men RPG available right now that shares many similarities with what Marvel’s Wolverine aims to achieve. While not identical, this RPG is an excellent choice for those who want to role-play as their favorite X-Men heroes, battle the team’s rogues gallery, and embark on epic adventures in the Blackbird. Since it is available now, this RPG is perfect for fans waiting for Marvel’s Wolverine’s upcoming release date.

In 2024, Marvel released a critically acclaimed expansion for its Multiverse Role-Playing Game TTRPG centered around the X-Men. The TTRPG has had several significant expansions, including an upcoming Marvel Secret Wars RPG, but this may be the best option for those eager for Marvel’s Wolverine or who simply love the X-Men and its band of lovable, misunderstood outcasts. It features iconic X-Men characters, unique mechanics, and a series of adventure hooks to get players started on their mutant-focused journey.

With 256 pages, the X-Men expansion for the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game includes details on all the included X-Men characters and associated characters, new equipment specific to these characters, unique rules, different team rosters, and much more. It covers every era of the team’s history, allowing players to portray characters from their favorite story arcs while battling iconic villains. A significant amount of effort has gone into making this expansion the definitive X-Men TTRPG experience.

Some unique rules specific to this expansion include Mutant Reputation, which affects mutants negatively in certain social interactions if the NPC or character they are speaking with has a predisposition to dislike mutants. These small touches add flavor to the expansion, similar to how Marvel’s Wolverine‘s unique gameplay mechanics aim to bring the titular character to life.

The X-Men expansion can be found at relatively low prices online since it has been available since 2024. The core rulebook also doesn’t cost too much, although it is advisable to invest in that first and determine if this TTRPG suits your preferences before purchasing any expansions. Given how vast and ongoing the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game TTRPG is, there is plenty for prospective fans to explore. At minimum, running games with just the X-Men expansion will surely entertain fans as they await the release of Marvel’s Wolverine later this year.

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