Highlights
- Insomniac's leaks have suggested that the next Ratchet and Clank game won't be released until 2029, which may actually benefit the game by building anticipation and making it a next-gen console title.
- The long waiting period for the next Ratchet and Clank game allows Insomniac to fully master the capabilities of the PS6 and deliver a mind-blowing launch title for the future generation of PlayStation consoles.
- With the potential release of the next Ratchet and Clank as a launch title for the PS6, Insomniac has the opportunity to create a visually stunning and expansive world that showcases the advancements of the franchise and the capabilities of PlayStation consoles.
After the shocking Insomniac leaks that have plagued the developer, evidence of a new Ratchet and Clank title has suggested the next entry in the franchise won't be until 2029. Although that feels like ages away at this point, it's at least exciting to see that Insomniac is seemingly working on a new game in the Ratchet and Clank series. With 2021's Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart being the most recent entry in the franchise, it's surprising to see the next game's date be set for a whole eight years away.
These leaks aren't gospel, but if the 2029 date happens to be fact, the next Ratchet and Clank game may actually benefit from such a long waiting period. Not only will many fans of the long-running franchise be practically foaming at the mouth for a new chapter in the series, but the next Ratchet and Clank will get the benefit of possibly being one of the titles that ring in the next generation of consoles.
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Ratchet and Clank Would Be a Great Launch Title
The Ratchet and Clank franchise has been a PlayStation staple for two decades now, and the next mainline game could set it up for one of the franchise's biggest moments yet. There will be nine years between the launch of the PS5 and the hopeful release of the next Ratchet and Clank in 2029, but it's incredibly unlikely that the PS5 will still be at the same level as it is now. By 2029, the gaming world will likely either have the impending arrival of the PS6 or, at the very least, a PS5 Pro.
Insomniac Could Be Planning For the Next Console Generation
Ratchet and Clank's next entry could be planned so far out so Insomniac can deliver a mind-blowing launch title for the future generation of PlayStation consoles. By the time 2029 arrives, Insomniac will have years of experience with the PS5 under its belt, and this mastery of its specs will prepare the studio for whatever the PS6 is planned to offer. Just like how Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart blew many players away with its visuals in the early days of the PS5, Insomniac can repeat this with the PS6. With the recent leaks suggesting Insomniac has planned several PlayStation exclusives until 2035, the studio will want to build games that truly showcase the capabilities of PlayStation consoles.
Ratchet and Clank Could Be Bigger Than Ever
Not only does Insomniac have the chance to create a Ratchet and Clank game that's even more visually stunning, but the studio can create an even larger and more realized world. Insomniac would have the tools to bring a Lombax dimension to life that is filled with diverse and compelling NPCs. Ratchet and Clank has a long history, and the next game being an inaugural release for PlayStation's next generation would be an amazing way to see how far the franchise has come.
Being one of the first titles on the PS6 wouldn't be the only special part about Insomniac releasing a new Ratchet and Clank game. The next Ratchet and Clank title will be the tenth mainline game in the long-running franchise, and this milestone combined with the launch of a new generation of PlayStation would be a poetic way to release the game. Through the years, the Ratchet and Clank franchise has given many gamers amazing memories, and seeing how far both the franchise and Insomniac have come has been incredible to watch. Although Insomniac's recent leaks have been an unfortunate blow to the company, it's also great to see that the studio is planning far into the future in order to give players great gaming experiences for many years to come.
