The anticipated Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is slated to launch sometime in 2021. Furthermore, the game will be released in the launch window of PS5.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is just one of the many hit game series developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony. Just like its predecessors, it is a third-person action game that will feature time traveling and dimensional portals. Furthermore, the long-awaited game is a true sequel to Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay trailer released
During the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020, Sony shared an initial glimpse of what to expect in the game. Besides, an extended clip has featured a lot of Ratchet & Clank gameplay, including jumping, strafe shooting, and platforming.
The protagonists of the game can immediately travel between worlds without experiencing loading. Furthermore, Sony is confident that the SSD inside the PS5 system will ultimately speed up loading times in the game.
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The gameplay footage also showed an impressive visual environment and landscapes. Also, the lighting is great, allowing players to see the vibrant new worlds and characters of the game. In the trailer, Ratchet and Clank come face to face with their archnemesis, Dr. Nefarious. The two heroes must defeat Nefarious, who is now possessing a dangerous Dimensionator. The device has the power to open portals to other dimensions.
Sony will release the game in the PS5 launch window
When the game was initially announced, Insomniac Games and Sony did not disclose the release timeline. However, at the Gamescom event, Sony took the liberty to announce the game’s new release date. Ratchet & Clank will join the line-up of games included in the PS5 release.
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New game features revealed
The new Ratchet & Clank game will have a 60 FPS mode as confirmed by Insomniac Games. In an interview with GamesRadar, game director, Mike Daly shared his thoughts about the game. He said:
“My favorite part about the weapon is that now that we have all this extra power and fidelity of 4K graphics on the PS5, you can make it actually feel like topiary sculptures, because topiaries have these tiny, little, detailed leaves that aren’t just a flat mesh.”
Another exciting feature to try on is the DualSense controller. In this feature, players will be able to use the adaptive trigger which will allow them to create resistance points when firing weapons. Furthermore, Ratchet & Clank will have a plethora of new weapons, including Burst Pistol, Topiary Sprinkler, Shatterbomb, and the Enforcer.
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