Ratchet & Clank (2016 game)

Ratchet &amp; Clank, sometimes referred to as Ratchet & Clank 11 to differentiate it from other parts of the series, referred to as Ratchet & Clank (PS4) on Insomniac Games' official website, and occasionally called Ratchet & Clank: The Game, Based on the Movie, Based on the Game, is an upcoming title in the Ratchet &amp; Clank series, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. It is a re-imagining of the original Ratchet &amp; Clank, and its release is tied to the upcoming movie.

The game is a "new beginning" in the Ratchet & Clank series, and happens in a separate continuity from the previous games.

In general there will be planets that are mainly similar to the ones in the Original Ratchet &amp; Clank with only few changes and some completly new or expanded levels.

Development
The game is set to release on April 12th, 2016(April 20th in the EU), around the same time as the theatrical adaptation is set to release. It is said to be a re-imagining of the first Ratchet & Clank title, featuring the same vision as the film adaptation. Insomniac also confirmed that both the California and North Carolina studios will be co-developing the game. Many of the original developers responsible for the first Ratchet & Clank game will be developing it. Long-time design director Brian Allgeier, North Carolina Studio Director Chad Dezern and Game Director Shaun McCabe have took the responsibility to lead the project.

The character designs of Ratchet and Clank will resemble that of the film adaptation's. Also confirmed is that the game will use completely new assets.

Michael Bross has confirmed that, while he is not working on the Ratchet & Clank Movie, he is recording music for the PS4 game.

TJ Fixman has announced on his Twitter account that he is writing the story for the game.

An Insomniac employee recently said he made a program to turn black and white pictures into dots of different sizes to make little splashes in the water, and apparently if we look closely, we can somewhat recognize pictures of his wife and children.

Announcement
The game was announced June 10, 2014 in Sony's E3 conference, along with a trailer for the movie.

Leaked screenshot
On February 12, 2015, two screenshots were leaked of the game on Tumblr. The author soon after removed it, and several administrators on the Insomniac Games forum have begun to remove evidence of the leak.

Preview Gameplay
On June 10th, 2015, the same day as the trailer's release, an 8 minute video was uploaded to Youtube from a Direct Feed from Sony. The Levels shown in the Video are the Train Segment on Metropolis and the Fight with the Blargian Snagglebeast.

Another preview for planet Gaspar was revealed on June 15th.

A preview for planet Pokitaru was then revealed.

A preview for planet Veldin was revealed at Playstation Experience 2015.

Appearances
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Characters

 * Ratchet
 * Clank
 * Qwark
 * Cora
 * Elaris
 * Alonzo Drek
 * Victor Von Ion
 * Big Al
 * Brain Scientist
 * Brax
 * Nefarious
 * Grimroth
 * Felton Razz
 * Shiv Helix
 * Solitary Bill
 * Skidd McMarx
 * Buckwash
 * Don Wonderstar
 * Starlene
 * The Plumber
 * Blarg Scientist
 * Brain Scientist
 * Zoni  (mentioned)

Weapons

 * Fusion Grenade
 * Combuster
 * Pyrocitor
 * Proton Drum
 * Mr. Zurkon
 * Predator Launcher
 * Groovitron
 * Pixelizer
 * Plasma Striker
 * Warmonger
 * Buzz Blades
 * Glove of Doom
 * Sheepinator
 * Hologuise
 * RYNO
 * Bouncer  (Pre-Order Bonus)
 * Non-Playable
 * Negotiator
 * Warbot Blaster
 * Mag-Net Launcher
 * Alpha Cannon

Gadgets

 * Omniwrench 8000
 * Swingshot
 * Hydropack
 * Heli-pack
 * Hoverboard
 * Hydrodisplacer
 * Magneboots
 * Trespasser
 * Grindboots
 * Jetpack
 * Box Breaker
 * Thrusterpack
 * O2 mask
 * Map-o-Matic

Items

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Technology

 * Gadgebots
 * Ratchet's ship
 * Class-g Star Jumper
 * Dropship of Death

Species

 * Lombax
 * Helio-Grub
 * Robot
 * Blarg
 * Fongoid
 * Tharpod
 * Markazian
 * Telepathopus
 * Puffer Fish
 * Blargian Snagglebeast
 * Horny Toad
 * Sandshark
 * Sandshark Nest
 * Blarg Spitters

Planets and locations

 * Veldin
 * Novalis
 * Aridia
 * Kerwan
 * Rilgar
 * Nebula
 * Gaspar
 * Batalia
 * Pokitaru
 * Quartu
 * The Phoenix
 * Kalebo III
 * Deplanetizer
 * Non-Playable
 * Tenemule (mentioned only)
 * Umbris
 * New Quartu

Galaxies

 * Solana

Organizations

 * Gadgetron
 * Drek Industries
 * Megacorp (mentioned)
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