Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart – Everything we know about the PS5 platformer

Insomniac Games isn’t just working on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales for the PS5, it’s also bringing a new entry in its beloved platforming franchise to the next-gen console. 

Having last appeared in a gorgeous remake of the PS2 original back in 2016, Ratchet and Clank have remained quiet for a number of years now. That all changes with Rift Apart, a new adventure built from the ground-up for PlayStation 5. 

From what we’ve seen thus far, it looks absolutely gorgeous, too. Trusted Reviews has compiled everything you need to know about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart including all the latest news, release date, gameplay, trailers and more. 

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What is Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart?

This is an ambitious new platformer from the creators of Resistance and Marvel’s Spider-Man, and the first new title in the franchise for several years being made exclusively for the PS5. 

We’ve only seen a handful of gameplay and story glimpses thus far, but it already looks incredibly fun. Players can expect a handful of different playable characters, planets, weapons and gadgets to play around with, which has often been the case with past games. 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart trailer – how does it look?

You can check out the debut trailer for Rift Apart below. It features a glimpse at the narrative alongside the introduction of an adorable new Lombax who is yet to receive a name. It may have something to do with these dimensional rifts are heroes are throwing themselves into, though. 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart release date – when is it coming out?

There is currently no release date for Rift Apart, and it won’t be arriving in time for the console’s launch later this year. We imagine it will be arriving in 2021 at the earliest, with Insomniac Games promising that we’ll receive more information on the game in the coming months. 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart gameplay – What’s new?

The core gameplay found in the opening trailer retains many elements of the franchise fans will find familiar. You’ll still be roaming around large environments taking out enemies and collecting bolts, a currency that can be spent on buying new items and upgrading your wild assortment of gadgets and weapons. 

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However, we’ve spotted a few new additions and refinements that weren’t present in the 2016 outing. For starters, Ratchet can now dash backwards while strafing, making it easier to avoid the attacks of enemies in hectic situations. Four new weapons were also sported in the form of the Burst Pistol, Shatterbomb, Enforcer and Topiary Sprinkler. Goodness knows what that last one is capable of. 

Ratchet can also use a new gadget known as a Rift Tether which pulls him towards and allows him to travel through a variety of portals. This will likely translate to far larger environments, something Insomniac Games has said is only possible with the obscene power offered by the PlayStation 5. Here’s hoping these levels are super fun to explore!

 

 

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