The PS5 Will Soon Be the Ultimate Ratchet and Clank Machine

The PS5 Will Soon Be the Ultimate Ratchet and Clank Machine

Key Takeaways

  • The PS5 will soon have every Ratchet & Clank game available, except for two mobile spin-offs.
  • Most classic Ratchet & Clank games can be played via a PS Plus Premium subscription.
  • Secret Agent Clank is set to join the PS5 lineup on September 17.

As a seasoned gamer who’s been around the block more times than I care to count, let me tell you that the PlayStation 5 is about to become my ultimate Ratchet & Clank playground! This franchise has been a staple of my gaming life since the early days of the PS2, and now, with nearly every game available on the PS5, it’s like a dream come true.


Beginning on Tuesday, September 17, the PlayStation 5 will transform into an exceptional platform for the “Ratchet & Clank” series. The “Ratchet & Clank” franchise has been a significant success within PlayStation’s 3D platformer lineup since its inception on the PS2 over two decades ago. Developed by Insomniac Games, new main series “Ratchet & Clank” games and spin-offs have continued to be released, maintaining the franchise’s relevance until 2024.

Unfortunately, many timeless video games become obsolete over time. They remain confined to outdated systems, secondhand copies become expensive, and enthusiasts often end up spending a fortune just to play them. However, the Ratchet & Clank series is an exception. Most parts of the franchise are already playable on PS5 in some format, and soon, one of the few missing games will also be accessible on it.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that my favorite game, Secret Agent Clank, is coming back on September 17! It’s going to be available as part of PS Plus Premium, meaning every game in the Ratchet & Clank series will be playable on my PS5. However, there are two exceptions. What makes this even better is that I can relive all these nostalgic moments with a PS Plus Premium subscription, making it incredibly convenient for me to play through the entire series without any hassle!

List of Ratchet and Clank Games Playable on PS5

  • Ratchet & Clank
  • Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
  • Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
  • Ratchet: Deadlocked
  • Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
  • Secret Agent Clank (Coming September 17)
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
  • Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
  • Ratchet & Clank Full Frontal Assault
  • Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
  • Ratchet & Clank (2016)
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

On your PlayStation 5, several beloved Ratchet & Clank titles from earlier versions can be played via a PS Plus Premium subscription and cloud streaming. Since it’s impossible to directly download PS3 games for native play on the PS5, Sony may eventually implement proper PS3 backward compatibility, though this remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the cloud streaming feature of your PS5 functions efficiently with good internet connections, allowing you to enjoy these classic games thoroughly.

Ratchet and Clank Games That Are Not on PS5

  • Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile
  • Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus

Starting September 17, only two Ratchet & Clank games, Going Mobile and Before the Nexus, will not be available on PS Plus Premium as Secret Agent Clank is added. Given that they are mobile games, it’s unlikely these games will ever appear on the PS5. Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile, released in 2005, is a 2D side-scroller and was generally well-received among mobile phone games of its time. However, playing it today requires some effort. Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus, another mobile game, is an endless runner that connects to Into the Nexus.

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2024-09-14 17:43