Ratchet and Clank PS4 Reboot Delayed To 2016, Out Spring 2016

I'll say again, I'm fine with this. Crack in Time had a relatively short development time a bunch of stuff cut. Even then, it still turned out to be the best Ratchet game to most people. Pretty much all of the games have short development times. (CiT had one of the shortest dev cycles in the series from what I recall) I really want to see the game very fleshed out, so I'm good with waiting.


jstevenson said:
It boils down to finding the movie a great distributor and aligning with their schedule for proper promotion of the film. That's all done with Focus and the April 29th, 2016 date for the film.

We always intended the re-imagining of the game to be released close to the movie, as they share elements of the origin story, so the game is also coming Spring 2016.
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So the game is being delayed because of the movie? I was thinking it'd be the other way around, lol.
 
In this case, the game was delayed because of the film or the other way around?

Eggbok said:
No it was not announced as a PS4 launch game. It was going to be one, but it was never announced as one. When they first announced a release period it was launch window until they gave a date and that date never changed.

They don't need big exclusives this holiday though to be honest, the best selling games will be third party anyways.
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Yeah, i think that you right. The game was never gave an date before the "launch window".

But going by the article the Kayant pasted before the game was intended for the console launch and was indeed delayed.
 
jstevenson said:
It boils down to finding the movie a great distributor and aligning with their schedule for proper promotion of the film. That's all done with Focus and the April 29th, 2016 date for the film.

We always intended the re-imagining of the game to be released close to the movie, as they share elements of the origin story, so the game is also coming Spring 2016.
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It's not being distributed by Sony Pictures?
 
hey_it's_that_dog said:
I still don't really get what a "reboot" of R&C looks like. I mean, each sequel was basically a slight re-imagining of the game that came before it. How different is this one going to be?
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You remember the Samaritan demo? It's supposed to be a lot like that but with R&C characters. jstevenson confirmed it here a while ago.
 
hey_it's_that_dog said:
I still don't really get what a "reboot" of R&C looks like. I mean, each sequel was basically a slight re-imagining of the game that came before it. How different is this one going to be?
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Insomniac Games is also hard at work at Ratchet & Clank for the PS4, a re-imagination of the original game that started it all 13 years ago. The game, out Spring 2016, re-tells the origin story that ties in closely and expands upon the movie’s narrative. It also features several new levels along with reimagined classic locales like Metropolis, brand new weapons and completely redone visuals made possible by the power of the PlayStation 4. We’ll be sharing more on the game soon!
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While you might have to wait a bit longer than expected, rest assured we’re using the time wisely to further polish the game to a spit-shine level, with dazzling shader response, awe-inspiring effects, velvety smooth animations, and spectacular new gameplay segments. Really, we can’t wait to show it to you.
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/05/13/ratchet-clank-movie-releases-april-29-2016-in-us/
 
That's more than 2 years until this PS console sees it's first Insomniac, Naughty Dog, SSM, Polyphony game...not that I'm lacking in PS4 games, quite the opposite.
 
I hope Sony's got a backup plan they're going to unveil at E3. Yes yes, dependably high grossing third-party games will be doing the bulk of the work this fall, but it'd be nice if there was at least one big exclusive to the PS4's name coming out at the end of the year.
 
Greatness... still awaits.

But seriously, Sony needs to come out with more 1st party games for me to buy one. All these delays makes me think I should just wait till 2017 with a price drop and a nice catalog of games. My XB1 will do me fine until then. Just wish Sony has some good things in store at E3 and beyond this year cuz right now... it is looking bleak (don't mention third party games cuz I can do that on my xb1). Gimme a reason Sony... drop Shenmue 3 and I'm going all in.
 
BluenoseGames said:
NO YOU'VE CHANGED THE FUTURE. Corrupted it ! Now it will actually be the worst year !
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hey_it's_that_dog said:
I still don't really get what a "reboot" of R&C looks like. I mean, each sequel was basically a slight re-imagining of the game that came before it. How different is this one going to be?
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To be honest, none of us know at all, except Insomniac. We've yet to see gameplay or whatever.

jstevenson said:
It boils down to finding the movie a great distributor and aligning with their schedule for proper promotion of the film. That's all done with Focus and the April 29th, 2016 date for the film.

We always intended the re-imagining of the game to be released close to the movie, as they share elements of the origin story, so the game is also coming Spring 2016.
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Don't know which thing delayed which one. Sounds like the movie got the game delayed, and that's strange considering the movie even got test screening to open public.
 
E3 has to be solid. I hope they make it completely clear that their exclusive projects aren't just treading water. Else... 2015 is the year of Bloodborne
and Persona. Sony please don't delay it
and 2016 is the true year of Playstation.
 
Infurino said:
Was pretty obvious since the movie was delayed.
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Yep, them announcing the voice cast today solidified even before the movie date was change to 2016 that this whole thing was getting pushed to 2016. I think Sony believes in this movie more then I once thought they did, and pairing a new game with the movie only serves the two better.
 
But seriously, i'm more excited for this delay than I am disappointed. This game is gonna be dumb good.

While you might have to wait a bit longer than expected, rest assured we’re using the time wisely to further polish the game to a spit-shine level, with dazzling shader response, awe-inspiring effects, velvety smooth animations, and spectacular new gameplay segments. Really, we can’t wait to show it to you.
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Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise. While I am quite sad to see fans disappointed in Ratchet being delayed, there are other great platformers on PS4 to try out. Rayman Legend and Knack on hard+ mode and Guacamole are great games to play :)
 
With no screenshots, trailers, or mention other than there's a reboot coinciding with a movie, I'm not extremely surprised or care much.
 
Shivvy_NTL said:
Lets just stop and think about how amazing 2016 will turn out to be for gaming. Gotta work long hours now! Save up them moneh!
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Everyone said this last year and now a bunch of big games are getting delayed again. That said, 2015 is a much better year than last year overall.
 
so pretty much ps4 and xbox will switch roles. Sony had quite a few games early in the year and nothing for the holidays, while xbox had nothing the first few months and had more on the holidays
 
2016 shaping up to be an amazing year for games. Prolly not though, since it will be 2017 that will be the amazing year for games. Actually, 2018...
 
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