Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Launches for PS5 in the 'Launch Window' - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 December 2020 / 2,447 Views

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Games during Gamescom 2020 Opening Night Live announced Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will launch for the PlayStation 5 in the "launch window."

View the extended gameplay demo video below:

Here is an overview of the extended gameplay demo:

Today, we are excited to share a new extended look at Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart that we revealed as part of Gamescom: Opening Night Live. We know many of you wanted a chance to see the gameplay at 4K! This is a game that wouldn’t be possible without the power of PlayStation 5. We’re introducing more vibrant worlds than ever before, the speed of the SSD allows us to leap across the galaxy nearly instantly, and special effects like ray-tracing shows off the capabilities of the new console.

In this demo video, which takes place early in the game, Ratchet and Clank find themselves at odds with their archnemesis, Dr. Nefarious. Only this time, he’s equipped with the dangerous Dimensionator, a device with the power to open portals to other dimensions. As usual, Nefarious’s plan goes off the rails, and our beloved intergalactic duo go dimension hopping. Along the way they’ll encounter a cast of familiar and new faces.

What you won’t be able to experience by just watching the video of the demo is the amazing DualSense wireless controller and 3D audio. You’ll also see Ratchet’s brand-new arsenal on full display in this demo video, which includes new weapons such as the Burst Pistol, Topiary Sprinkler, Shatterbomb, and the Enforcer. Thanks to the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on the DualSense wireless controller, we are able to make each weapon in Ratchet’s out-of-this-world arsenal feel unique and more powerful than ever. Take the Enforcer for example. This double barrel shotgun has multiple fire modes. Pull the trigger halfway and it fires a single shot. Squeeze passed the first stage and you will unload a double barrel blast instead! And with the 3D audio, you will be fully immersed—hearing everything above, below and surrounding you.

This is just a small taste of the game and we cannot wait for you to experience these features for yourself. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is its own stand-alone adventure and uniquely compelling story, featuring the trademark humor and wit the series is known for. As we head towards the game’s upcoming release within the PS5 launch window, we’re excited to share more with you including our first ever playable Lombax not named Ratchet!

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

18 Comments

Signalstar (on 27 August 2020)

Damn. Insomniac is really pulling their weight on PS5 to have Spider-Man Miles Morales and Ratchet and Clank both ready for the launch window. I expected R&C to release summer or fall next year.

elazz Signalstar (on 27 August 2020)

I don't know how many employees Insomniac has but I believe they can work on 2 franchises simultaneous.

VAMatt Signalstar (on 27 August 2020)

Clearly they can. We know that they have done so.

Angelv577 (on 27 August 2020)

I am looking forward to this game. You can tell insomniac have taken advantage of the ps5.

TheRealOne (on 27 August 2020)

Dang this looks good. Brings back memories. Definitely be picking this up.

LivncA_Dis3 (on 27 August 2020)

insomniac not pullin their punches,
insomniacs work rate is amazing!
gawdamn lez go ps5!

rapsuperstar31 (on 27 August 2020)

Excellent news, I will probably pick up the P5 once both Spiderman and Ratchet are out.

goopy20 (on 28 August 2020)

Only exciting thing at Gamescom... Man, I really hope we get another ps5 event soon. I really want to be excited for next gen but the build up sure has been underwhelming so far.