Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart News
November2022
News Free Classic Armour Pack for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Out Now
Just download update 1.004
Five new armour skins are available in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart starting today to mark the series' 20th anniversary. If you download update 1.004 on PS5, you'll be handed them for free. Ratchet himself can now don the Holoflux Armor set inspired by Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, while Clank has a very shiny...
June2022
News PS5 Exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is a Year Old
A rift apart?
Time flies when you’re having fun, and we certainly had fun with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The Insomniac Games developed action platformer turns the ripe old age of one this weekend, and we figured it was a milestone worth highlighting. We awarded the PS5 exclusive an 8/10 in our review, after all – and it actually finished...
April2022
News Insomniac's Wizards Already Putting PS5 VRR to Work in Spider-Man, More
Plenty of optimisations for fancy TV owners
You’ll be able to apply the PlayStation 5’s fancy new Variable Refresh Rate technology to all of your new-gen games when it deploys later this week, but Insomniac Games has already pushed out patches for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank:
March2022
Random Ratchet & Clank's Rivet Was Nearly Also Named Ratchet
Even just that headline is confusing
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is great for many reasons, but the introduction of Rivet is probably the biggest one. The female Lombax from another dimension is an excellent new character in the series, and almost instantly became a fan favourite. As part of a GDC presentation, in which Insomniac Games' Mark...
January2022
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
As voted by you
It's time to unveil which games got the most votes in our community Game of the Year poll. We provided 50 titles to choose from, and our readers cast a huge amount of votes for their favourite games of 2021. Below, we've listed the ten most popular choices, along with the total number of votes and overall vote percentage. 10. It...
Game of the Year Aaron's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
It's in the blood
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of video editor Aaron Potter. 5. Toem: Toem takes the simple idea of photography and absolutely runs with it, letting you explore several diorama-like worlds as part of a...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Sporty spice
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. FIFA 22: Oh no, Sammy! Oh no, oh no, oh no-no-no-no! How could you possibly pick FIFA 22 as one of your five favourite Games of the Year? Look, the issues...
December2021
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2021
Fit for a gallery
Gee whiz, 2021 brought us some visually stunning video games. As such, we wanted to highlight the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles that truly widened our eyes over the last 12 months. Selected by the Push Square editorial team, these are our picks for the best overall art direction of 2021 — taking art style, animation,...
Game of the Year #3 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Riveting
Critics and fans tend to subscribe to the mindset that the Game of the Year needs to be a trailblazer: innovative, original, unique. In reality, it just needs to be good. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, to its credit, is very good – and it flexes every last sinew of developer Insomniac Games’ technical prowess in the process. This is...
Game of the Year Video Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Open up
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of freelance video editor Liam Richardson. 5. It Takes Two: It Takes Two felt like it arrived completely out of left field. I wasn't a huge fan of A Way Out — feeling it bit off slightly...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2021
Play it again, Sam
If there’s one thing to always look forward to at the end of the year, it’s lists. As sure a thing as death and taxes, countdown lists may just be one of the most fun inevitabilities out there. The one offer this time is a glimpse at some of the best PlayStation music we heard in 2021. While it’s impossible to touch upon...
Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Memories make me want to go back there
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of retro specialist Jamie O'Neill. 5. Turrican Flashback: Like in the Weezer lyrics, whenever I replay the first two Euro-style 2D run-and-gun Turrican games...
Game of the Year Brett's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Castle crasher
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman. 5. Persona 5 Strikers: The Phantom Thieves of Hearts are back, and better than ever! Going into 2021, Persona 5 Strikers was easily one of my most...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
Point of no Returnal
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2021. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch: Oh baby, you had me at steampunk-metroidvania-starring-an-anthropomorphic-bunny-with-a-giant-metal-fist. I...
August2021
News TT Games Founder Reckons Insomniac Games Misled Fans with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Reckons rift transitions could "easily" be done on PS3
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the few PlayStation 5 exclusives Sony has released. The game – which leverages every facet of the Japanese manufacturer’s new hardware – was said to be impossible to achieve on the PS4, but TT Games founder Jon Burton – who left the UK studio in...
June2021
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Patch 1.002 Adds 40FPS Mode for 120Hz TVs
Plus many other additions
Here's an interesting addition to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart found in patch 1.002: if you own a TV capable of running at 120Hz, the PlayStation 5 exclusive will increase the frame rate of its Fidelity Mode to 40 frames-per-second. The patch is available to download now and works to increase the frame rate for...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
Another dimension
Gorgeous PlayStation 5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been available for a couple of weeks now, and so as always, were asking you lot for your opinions. Insomniac's action platformer did brilliantly with critics, making it one of the most highly rated titles of the PS5 generation so far — but assuming you've...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's Pixelizer HD Plays a Funky Melody with PS5 Pad's Haptics
Jammin'
Here’s an Easter egg that you may have missed – especially if you wear headphones. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart’s unlockable Pixelizer HD weapon plays a funky tune through the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback when you charge it up – turn your speakers up and check out the video embedded below for a demonstration. It’s...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
In this Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to provide strategies for how to unlock every Trophy in the game, including the all-important...
News Beware This Trophy in PS5 Stunner Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Something to be aware of
Update: As a correction here, while there are 30 Blizon Crystals in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, you only actually need to hit 29 of them to unlock the Shifty Character Trophy. You therefore should not need to return to the grind rail section outlined in this article in order to get the Platinum Trophy. However, if for...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Bundles Release in France
Due out this week
Update: If you needed further evidence of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 bundles releasing in France, well, here they are. Real, physical hardware boxes featuring Insomniac Games' platformer on the cover. So far, these have only released in France, but we'll let you know if they're made available elsewhere. Original Story:...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart resource
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the first PlayStation 5 instalment in Insomniac Games' action platformer franchise. We awarded the game a 8/10 in our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review, describing it as "blah". In this Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to share our
An unfamiliar city
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Corson V (Nefarious City) in
Home time
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Planet Zurkon
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Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Weapons
Fully stacked
What are all the weapons in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? In total, there are 18 weapons for you to collect in Insomniac Games' action platformer. Some of them are new firearms, while others are recurring guns from past games. While you'll need to purchase the majority of these weapons from Ms Zurkon, you'll also be able to unlock...
Me hearties
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Ardolis (Pirate Base) in
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Spybots Locations
Aim to misbehave
How do you find all the Spybots in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Spybots are small robots that contain lore about the location you found them in, as well the schematics for the RYNO 8. You can learn more about the RYNO 8 through the following link: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How to Unlock the RYNO 8. As part of our
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Gold Bolts Locations
Nooks and crannies
How do you find all the Gold Bolts in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Gold Bolts are the staple collectible in the Ratchet & Clank series, and each one unlocks a different gameplay modifier or cheat that you can enable from the Collectibles tab in the menu screen. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Armour Locations
Does this make my tail look big?
How do you find all the Armour in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? For the first time in Ratchet & Clank history, Armour can be mixed and matched. Each set in the game comprises a Helmet, Chest, and Boots piece. You'll also get buffs in-game for collecting full sets. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Lorbs Locations
Might've broken something
How do you find all the Lorbs in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Lorbs provide backstory on the Dimensional Map, and act as audio logs. They are one of the primary forms of collectible on Savali. You'll earn the
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All CraiggerBears Locations
UnBEARably awesome
How do you find all the CraiggerBears in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? CraiggerBears are small stuffed toys that you find around the world. They are a tribute to Insomniac Games artist Craig Goodman, who sadly passed away in 2019. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to reveal All CraiggerBears...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How to Unlock the RYNO 8
Rip you a new one
How do you unlock the RYNO 8 in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? The RYNO, short for Rip You a New One, has been a recurring weapon type in the Ratchet & Clank franchise since its inception. Typically, it's the last weapon you'll unlock in the game, and also the most powerful. For more information on the weapons in Ratchet...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Does It Have New Game+?
Challenge mode
Is there a New Game+ option in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? The ability to take all of your progress into a new game is a staple of the Ratchet & Clank series, but does Insomniac Games' latest support the feature as well? As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: does it have New...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How Many Planets Are There?
Deep space nine
How many planets are there in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? You'll visit a number of different planets as part of your intergalactic adventure in the latest Ratchet & Clank game, each effectively representing a chapter or level in the campaign. And as part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Galactic time ranges
How long does it take to beat Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? On average, how long can you expect to take to complete Insomniac Games' action platformer? It really depends on whether you intend to find All Collectibles Locations and What Difficulty You Select. Nevertheless, as part of
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Can You Play It on PS4?
Last-gen Lombax
Can you play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS4? Is the new Ratchet & Clank game coming to PlayStation 4? Many popular PS5 titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West can also be played on Sony's previous console. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Are There Any Missable Trophies?
The odd one out
Are there any missable Trophies in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Can you collect every Trophy in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in a single playthrough? Missable Trophies are one of the biggest irritations in modern video games, so as part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: are there...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Resistance leader
What difficulty should you select in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? There are four difficulties for you to select in Insomniac Games' action platformer, and you can adjust these at any time without penalty. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: what difficulty should you select?...
Eye candy
Which graphics mode is best in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? You can pick from three different options to enjoy Insomniac Games' latest action platformer: Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT. Fidelity focuses on the best possible graphics quality, while Performance focuses on framerate. Performance RT is best considered a...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Launch Trailer Is Pure Hype
Almost time
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releases tomorrow (!!!) around the world, and here’s one last trailer to secure your hype. This launch trailer lays out the plot, and includes some new scenes from the final game – including a second or two of a new interdimensional villain. Ooh, those Insomniac folks sure are teases, aren’t they?...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Graphics Comparison Shows Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT
The choice is yours
Which graphics mode is best in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Based on our experience with Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT, we’d recommend the last option; in our opinion, the sacrifices you make in resolution are more than made up for by the stunning reflections and responsive gameplay. Don’t just take our word...
News Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet Travel Through a Rift to Sackboy: A Big Adventure
DLC outfits arrive on Rift Apart launch day
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is due out on 11th June, which is now just a couple of days away. The PlayStation 5 exclusive is a real winner with its charming story and characters, over-the-top weapons, and amazing technical achievements. A key part of the game's premise is the titular rifts in the...
News Insomniac Devs Say Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Was Made without Crunch
Industry has been under scrutiny
Crunch has become a common point of controversy in the games industry, with titles like The Last of Us: Part II and Cyberpunk 2077 coming under scrutiny for the intense environments in which they’re created. Many developers making high-profile games work long and difficult hours, which can result in health...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Has 60FPS, Ray Tracing Mode at Launch
Via day one patch
Make sure your copy of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is fully up to date when it arrives next week because the day one patch will include an extra mode that allows you to run the game at 60 frames-per-second with ray tracing activated. In a very similar vein to what Insomniac did with PlayStation 5 launch title Marvel's...
