"We knew early on that we didn’t want to just up-res Ratchet & Clank for PS2. We started out thinking of Ratchet & Clank on PS4 as a “re-imagining” of the 2002 original, revised to tie in with the deeper version of Ratchet’s origin story (as seen in the film). We envisioned a curated Ratchet & Clank experience that borrowed from the spirit of the classic PS2 games while infusing some of the best elements from the Ratchet & Clank Future games.



We ended up with a new game, with elements based on the original — but now with modern controls, several new planets, new and updated gameplay segments, all-new Clank gameplay, all new boss fights, new flight sequences, and more… all constructed to take advantage of the graphical prowess of PS4. Throw in James Arnold Taylor as Ratchet, and you have a new beginning.



The fresh start means we changed up the arsenal quite a bit as well. As always with Ratchet & Clank games, you battle your enemies with an out-of-this-world arsenal. In the PS4 version of Ratchet & Clank, the majority of the arsenal is made up of weapons that weren’t in the original game. That means both new weapons and fan-favorite tools of destruction from the Ratchet & Clank Future series will fill out Ratchet’s kit. From the brand new Pixelizer (which transforms enemies into explosive 8-bit pixels) to franchise favorites like the dance-party-inducing Groovitron and wise-cracking robotic bodyguard Mr. Zurkon, Ratchet & Clank’s arsenal has never been better.



When we were asked recently to come up for a special bonus for fans that support Ratchet & Clank on PS4 by pre-ordering it, we went back to the list of our favorite weapons that we hadn’t yet brought to the game. In the end, it was a no-brainer, and I’m ecstatic to say that when you pre-order the game, you’ll get access to one of my all-time favorite weapons from Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando… The Bouncer. The Bouncer launches a bomb that releases a plethora of tiny homing bombs that bounce towards targets. One of the most effective and spectacular Ratchet & Clank weapons ever.



We couldn’t be more excited to debut Ratchet & Clank on PS4 and the silver screen next Spring. Help Ratchet and Clank save the galaxy for the first time, again!"



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Game trailer released! Looks good

8 mins of gameplay

Beautiful... really the game looks incredible.

Looks great, will pick it up.

Ratchet and Clank is a no brainer! Obvious day 1 purchase

Ohh, so it's based on the movie, I was wondering why ratchet looked a little different

SupaPhly said ...

Ohh, so it's based on the movie, I was wondering why ratchet looked a little different

Like how Sonic Boom was more based on a T.V show

looks great

Was expecting it to look pretty.. but not this pretty!
Damm!

So happy to hear there's going to be new planets and weapons!!! This game is going to rock!!

Just noticed someone edited my opening post and added a crap ton of new info. Thanks!

phreak said ...

Just noticed someone edited my opening post and added a crap ton of new info. Thanks!

Tea being Tea.

Cant wait to hear hands on impressions from ppl at e3.

Sinncross said ...

phreak said ...

Just noticed someone edited my opening post and added a crap ton of new info. Thanks!

Tea being Tea.

Cant wait to hear hands on impressions from ppl at e3.

As with all the games in this series I can't wait to see some of the insane new weapons they thought of. That pixelation gun from the trailer is pretty cool.

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

ChimeranMan said ...

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

Okay, We'll ask Insomniac to dumb the graphics down and not take advantage of the PS4's power. Or just can it on PS4 and rather make it for PS3. Then it won't look so good

Kylo_Ren said ...

ChimeranMan said ...

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

Okay, We'll ask Insomniac to dumb the graphics down and not take advantage of the PS4's power. Or just can it on PS4 and rather make it for PS3. Then it won't look so good

He's obviously referring to Ratchet's design, not visual fidelity.

Ah, would you Kylo? That would be great

No don't get me wrong, the graphics are superb and I'm a [censored] for graphics, but Ratchet's new animations for his face makes him look too human and it just creeps me out.

Thanks trevor

trevor said ...

Kylo_Ren said ...

ChimeranMan said ...

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

Okay, We'll ask Insomniac to dumb the graphics down and not take advantage of the PS4's power. Or just can it on PS4 and rather make it for PS3. Then it won't look so good

He's obviously referring to Ratchet's design, not visual fidelity.

Design and video fidelity go hand in hand. Might as well tell Naughty Dog to change Nathan Drake's appearance back to PS3 appearance. More Power = More Polygons

Kylo_Ren said ...

trevor said ...

Kylo_Ren said ...

ChimeranMan said ...

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

Okay, We'll ask Insomniac to dumb the graphics down and not take advantage of the PS4's power. Or just can it on PS4 and rather make it for PS3. Then it won't look so good

He's obviously referring to Ratchet's design, not visual fidelity.

Design and video fidelity go hand in hand. Might as well tell Naughty Dog to change Nathan Drake's appearance back to PS3 appearance. More Power = More Polygons

Um, no they dont. If Design and the amount of polygons a machine can render went hand in hand then there wouldn't be the disconnect one finds in a lot of Steam Greenlight games slapped together from different Unity store assets. They may use the Unreal 4 engine for the mechanical rendering, but that doesn't change the fact that a cartoon lion next to a hyperealistic zombie is poor visual design. If this sort of thing did not matter, thEn the "Artistic Director" on a game design team would not be one of the top position within a company.

Video Vengeance said ...

Kylo_Ren said ...

trevor said ...

Kylo_Ren said ...

ChimeranMan said ...

I'm really looking forward to this and I'm hoping it gets a kickass collector's edition, too! Maybe a replica Omniwrench (na, that sucks, but something cool)

But can I say that I don't like the new Ratchet? I preferred the old one, this one is just...creepy. He looks too "human". Like mommy had carnal relations with a hamster.

Okay, We'll ask Insomniac to dumb the graphics down and not take advantage of the PS4's power. Or just can it on PS4 and rather make it for PS3. Then it won't look so good

He's obviously referring to Ratchet's design, not visual fidelity.

Design and video fidelity go hand in hand. Might as well tell Naughty Dog to change Nathan Drake's appearance back to PS3 appearance. More Power = More Polygons

Um, no they dont. If Design and the amount of polygons a machine can render went hand in hand then there wouldn't be the disconnect one finds in a lot of Steam Greenlight games slapped together from different Unity store assets. They may use the Unreal 4 engine for the mechanical rendering, but that doesn't change the fact that a cartoon lion next to a hyperealistic zombie is poor visual design. If this sort of thing did not matter, thEn the "Artistic Director" on a game design team would not be one of the top position within a company.

Then why has Drake and Ratchet been changed?