The Lombax lives!
A brand-new, next-gen console exclusive is now set to arrive this summer as Insomniac Games revealed thatRatchet & Clank: Rift Apartwill launch August 25, 2025. That’s great news (if you have a PS5), along with news that pre-orders are now available (if you think you’ll have a PS5 by June 11th).
Marcus Smith, Creative Director over at Insomniac Games,popped in to the PlayStation Blog to drop lots of knowledge about the game itself, the whole PS5 exclusiveness of the title, and tons of pre-order bonus options. That news started off with the notable milestone reminder ofRatchet & Clankthriving during its 19 years and multi-generational console existence, including plenty of other adapted media along the way. I just hope that longtime fans (like myself) will actually be able to play the PS5 exclusive sooner than later. (And, as always,be wary when you pre-order.)
Here’s how Insomniac Games broke the news about the new title’s release date:
Described as a standalone story that’s perfect for beginners, though with connections to the existing games that fans will know and love, here’s whatRatchet & Clank: Rift Apartis actually about:
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brand-new full-length adventure. When the evil Dr. Nefarious uses a device that can access alternate dimensions to find a galaxy where he always wins, Ratchet and Clank are separated. As they try to reunite, they will meet a new Lombax resistance fighter, explore new and familiar locales (but with new dimensional twists!), and wield a whole new arsenal of out of this world weapons.
Insomniac also revealed the eye-catching new title art, which you can see above, along with various versions of it over on the blog. Some of that art comes courtesy of pre-order bonuses, which include:
Digital Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition(the latter available digitally on PS Store for $79.99 USD / $99.99 CAD):
Digital Deluxe Edition(tavailable digitally on PS Store for $79.99 USD / $99.99 CAD)
Physical Launch Editions($69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD MSRP)
And while Insomniac is teasing the new Lombax’s name, they’re not giving anything away yet. My guess? Rivet. Rivet the Lombax.
And yes, we know you are asking for the new Lombax’s name. And it’s not fair that we put her in the art and aren’t telling you yet. Hang in there, you’ll be feeling rosy soon.
