Which, if that turns out to be the case, could result in Ratchet and Clank fans having to wait an uncomfortable amount of time for the duo's next intergalactic adventure.Ī new Ratchet and Clank game has not been announced to be in development. With PlayStation first party games being more expensive than ever around the globe, there's a chance that Sony could theoretically be reluctant to release two fully-priced platforming titles in close proximity to each other.
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If that scenario comes true, the release of a Sly reboot or 5th entry in the series to coincide with the show would make a world of sense.Įven though Sony's iconic PS2 era mascots annually co-existed with each other back in the day, alongside Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxtrer, the modern video game environment has changed dramatically since then. With Sony as a wider entity now utilizing its PlayStation IPs more broadly, there's a decent chance that PlayStation Productions will attempt to resurrect its animated Cooper Gang cartoon. Even though the reports naturally have to be prescribed with a dose of salt until something concrete is announced, the idea itself wouldn't be all that surprising. Over the last few months, rumors have consistently cropped up that suggest Sony is actively trying to get some form of Sly Cooper revival off the ground for the PS5. Technically, the franchise is no stranger to the concept either, with 2004's Up Your Arsenal having featured a competitive mode, while All 4 One was famously built around a co-op focus. Considering Spider-Man 2 has been confirmed to be a single-player only adventure, and Logan appears to be keen on drinking alone, that does admittedly leave the door open for an unlikely multiplayer Ratchet and Clank adventure. Through job listings, it appears that the studio is actively working on a third unannounced multiplayer centric title. What could be worth keeping in mind, though, is that while it seems likely there will be a gap before the next single-player installment, Insomniac might already be part way into developing a spin-off to tide fans over. Having ended Rift Apart whilst teasing answers to questions fans have been asking for over a decade, it's not a bold claim to state that the series will continue at some point. While there's no doubt that the studio is one of Sony's powerhouses, it would be understandable if all parties involved were still reluctant to risk bombarding fans with rapid releases. This chain of events could partially explain why there was a 5 year gap between the PS4's franchise soft-reboot, and the PS5's eventual timeline-restoring antics. During the twilight years of the PS3's lifecycle, successive formula-redefining entries in the series resulted in a slight dip in overall quality and sales figures, before 2013's Into the Nexus steadied the ship. What could also end up contributing to the wait, is that after being an annualized franchise for lengthy stretches of its existence, Insomniac Games has seemingly decided to space out its Ratchet and Clank releases more in recent times. Despite Insomniac employing over 400 developers across two locales, it's a safe bet to assume then that even if a Ratchet and Clank-themed project is in the works, its release date will be further down the metaphorical road than the titles already announced.
With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart having only hit store shelves in June, the next game from that specific group of developers is also likely still in the early stages of pre-production. Considering the team that shipped 2020's Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is spearheading that particular adventure, it stands to reason that the game will launch after the one starring the wall-crawler. From a logistical standpoint, the collective scope of both titles will undoubtedly occupy a majority of its total development bandwidth and resources for a significant amount of time to come.Īs it stands right now, Spider-Man 2 is tentatively penciled in for a 2023 release, while Wolverine's debut PS5 outing was ominously announced with no date attached. During September's PlayStation Showcase, the studio once again took to the virtual stage for the second year running to announce two separate games, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and the unexpected Marvel's Wolverine. What's likely going to be the biggest speed-bump preventing a potential follow-up to Rift Apart coming out anytime soon is the simple fact that Insomniac Games' release schedule is still currently filled with blockbuster Marvel adventures.
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