Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis quickly approaching its June 11 release date, and Insomniac is doing all that it can to hype up the game. Whether it be trailers focused on the weaponry orthe story ofRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart, gamers have had a good look at all that the sequel has to offer.
With all this hype, PlayStation fans may be wondering where they can playRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart. With Insomniac’sSpider-Man: Miles Moraleslaunching on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, many may be expecting to see the same thing happen with the newRatchet and Clank. Unfortunately, that is not the case, ensuring that PS4 fans might be a bit disappointed when the game launches.
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Is Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart Coming to PS4?
For those looking toplayRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartwill need to own a PS5. Like Housemarque’sReturnalandBluepoint’s remake ofDemon’s Souls, the game is a fullPS5 exclusive. As such, those with last-gen consoles will need to wait until they can secure a PS5. With stock still limited and the system constantly selling out, though, this is understandably frustrating. However, it does come with its advantages.
While one big motivation for makingRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartexclusive to PS5is that it could help sell consoles, the decision also allows Insomniac to take full advantage of the platform’s power. As such, the game is a clear display of the PS5’s graphical capabilities. Insomniac has confirmed that the game makes smart use of the DualSense controller’s technology as well, proving that it will be a proper next-gen experience.
Why Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Is A PlayStation 5 Exclusive
Gamers should be able to notice the impressive graphics ofRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartin any of its gameplay demos or trailers. Aside from more detailed models for Clank and the leading Lombaxes, the planets are larger and more detailed.Locations like Nefarious Cityshow this clearly, with tons of action going on at all times. Aside from better particle effects and more detail, the game also features a 60 FPS mode and a performance mode with ray-tracing capabilities.
As forRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s DualSense use, the game will take full advantage of haptic feedback. Its adaptive triggers are also impressive, with the buttons used to give certain weapons two firing modes. For example, players using the burst pistol can press halfway to fire single shots, while holding the trigger down fully will make the gun automatic.
The double-barreled Enforcer shotgun fires one or both barrels depending on how hard the trigger is pushed, making it another fine example of the feature in action. While PS4 users hoping the game would launch on last-gen consoles may be a bit bummed, it is hard not to be excited about howRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartis using the PS5 to its fullest.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartlaunches June 11 on PS5.
