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Ratchet & Clank’s PS5 Re-Release Will Have a Platinum Trophy When It Comes to PS Plus Premium
Insomniac's James Stevenson has confirmed that the original 2002 PS2 Ratchet & Clank is being brought to PS5 via emulation later this year, and the re-release will feature a brand-new Platinum Trophy for players to unlock. This matters to longtime PlayStation fans because it will be the game's first native PS5 outing, and many consider the original superior to its 2016 PS4 remake, particularly for Ratchet's edgier original personality.
The game is already available through the Ratchet & Clank Collections on PS3 and PS Vita, but this emulated version marks its PS5 debut, giving fans a third Platinum to chase; a fourth may also be achievable via a separate PS4 version, since Sony's emulated titles typically launch on both platforms. It will be included with a PS Plus Premium subscription, though Push Square notes it should also be available to buy separately for those without a subscription.
In short
- Original PS2 Ratchet & Clank is coming to PS5 via emulation.
- It will include a new Platinum Trophy to unlock.
- Included with PS Plus Premium; also purchasable separately.
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The case for
A PS5 re-release gives fans a convenient way to revisit the original game, and a new Platinum Trophy adds a fresh goal for players who enjoy completion challenges. Including it with PS Plus Premium also gives subscribers access without a separate purchase, while a standalone option can serve those who prefer to buy games individually.
The case against
The original is already playable through collections on PS3 and PS Vita, so some may see another emulated release as offering limited added value, especially if they own those versions. A new trophy can be welcome, but it may not justify paying for a subscription or another copy, and players who prefer the 2016 remake may have little reason to return to the older game.
Explained simply
The first Ratchet & Clank game was released for PlayStation 2 in 2002. It follows Ratchet, a mechanic from a species called Lombaxes, and Clank, a small robot, as they try to stop a threat to the galaxy.
Insomniac Games created the series, which went on to include sequels and a 2016 remake of the original. The first game has also appeared on PlayStation 3 and Vita, but playing it on newer consoles has generally meant using those older versions.
PlayStation Plus Premium is Sony’s top subscription tier, which includes access to a catalogue of games. A Platinum Trophy is a reward players can earn by completing a game’s other trophy challenges; new versions can have separate trophy lists, giving returning players another set to pursue.