Thursday, May 13, 2021
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has gone gold. The code has been finalized, sent off to be printed to discs, and a file is ready to be uploaded to the PlayStation Store where players will be able to download it next month. While the team at Insomniac will likely continue working to smooth out any wrinkles and unexpected bugs via a day one patch,
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart going gold means that the June 11 release date is unlikely to shift. We’re now locked in, with just a month’s time as all that stands between us and our next journey with the Lombax.
In a brand new State of Play presentation, Sony showed off gameplay of the incredible looking
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
The 15 minute video from creative director at Insomniac, Marcus Smith, gave us a detailed glimpse into what the game has in store when it releases on PlayStation 5 on 11 June.
The never-before-seen gameplay included a fresh look at combat, which looks as frenetic and responsive as ever. Ratchet – and new playable female Lombax Rivet – can now dash around levels to evade attacks, or utilise the Rift Tether item to teleport into dimensional tears around the levels.
And the wacky weapons the series is known for make a welcome return. The video showed off returning weapons like the Burst Pistol and new weapons like the shotgun-like Enforcer, the Topiary Sprinkler that turns enemies into plants, and the Shatterbomb grenades.