Ratchet & Clank: The Future is Bright on PS5

The beloved Ratchet and Clank franchise, which has been exclusively available on PlayStation for the past two decades, is finally making its highly anticipated debut on PC with the release of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart later this year. This marks a major milestone for the franchise, as it will be the first time a mainline title is released outside of the PlayStation ecosystem. The success of this PC release could potentially pave the way for future Ratchet and Clank games to expand beyond PlayStation, generating renewed interest in this iconic platforming series.

However, the future of the franchise remains uncertain as Insomniac Games shifts its focus to the Marvel universe. While it is likely that we will see more Ratchet and Clank games in the future, it appears that Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart will be the only title available on PS5. This trend is worrisome, particularly given its prevalence during the PS4 era. Hopefully, the PC debut of Ratchet and Clank will herald the arrival of more exciting experiences for fans of the franchise.

Ratchet and Clank is Waiting to be Tapped for PS5

The Ratchet and Clank franchise has a long and storied history with the PlayStation brand, having released numerous titles across several generations of consoles. However, since the release of the PS4, the series seems to have hit a bit of a slump. While the PS2 and PS3 saw four mainline Ratchet and Clank games each, the PS4 only saw one, followed by a remake of the original title. After that, the series was seemingly abandoned in favor of other projects, such as Sunset Overdrive and Marvel's Spider-Man.

Despite the immense success of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the future of the series on PS5 remains uncertain. Insomniac Games, currently working on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Wolverine, may not have the bandwidth to develop more adventures for the beloved duo. With the PS5 already three years into its lifecycle, it appears that only one Ratchet and Clank title may be in the cards. However, it's difficult to ignore the potential of the franchise, especially with the introduction of the multiverse in Rift Apart. The lovable cast of characters and endless story possibilities make it a shame that Ratchet and Clank may not receive the attention it deserves on PlayStation. The recent PC debut may hint at a brighter future for the series.

The release of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PC could serve a dual purpose for Sony - an opportunity to expand further into the PC gaming market, as well as a potential strategy to build anticipation for a future release. Similar tactics have been employed with other popular titles, such as the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn on PC coinciding with the announcement of its sequel, and the release of God of War on PC ahead of God of War: Ragnarok. Similarly, the PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man was timed to keep fans engaged during the prolonged wait for its sequel. While there have been no rumors of a new Ratchet and Clank game, it would be a missed opportunity for the popular franchise to end with only one title on the PS5. Therefore, the success of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PC could demonstrate to PlayStation that there is a dedicated fanbase for these characters, and encourage further investment in the franchise.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is available now on PS5 and will release on PC on July 26