Ratchet and Clank (2016): A Decade of Lombax Adventures

Ratchet and Clank (2016): A Decade of Lombax Adventures

Insomniac Games, a renowned development studio, is widely recognized for its successful Marvel’s Spider-Man series. However, the studio's roots lie in platformers and the iconic character Ratchet from PlayStation's original games. Today, on April 12, 2026, marks the tenth anniversary of the release of Ratchet and Clank (2016), a game that served as both a movie tie-in and a remake of the 2002 original.

Ratchet and Clank (2016) follows the adventures of Ratchet, a Lombax, and Clank, a small robot, as they embark on a mission to thwart the villainous Doctor Nefarious across various planets. The game is known for its humor, whimsical nature, and innovative weaponry, capturing the hearts of players.

Receiving an impressive 85 metascore on Metacritic, the game was lauded for its faithfulness to the original, updated mechanics that kept the platformer genre fresh, and its humor. However, opinions were divided on the additional story elements introduced in the remake.

Following the release of Ratchet and Clank (2016), the series saw only one more installment, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart in 2021, which garnered praise for its stunning visuals. In the interim, Insomniac Games achieved critical acclaim with Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018, a game that became one of the best-selling titles on PlayStation 4.

Despite the success of the Spider-Man series and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, there are rumors circulating about potential new projects from Insomniac Games, including a standalone Venom game, a third Spider-Man installment, and a fresh Ratchet and Clank title. While these rumors remain unconfirmed, fans may have the chance to revisit Ratchet and Clank in the future, possibly in 2029.