# Multi-Dimensional Cartoon Shooter Games 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' is a Sequel to the 2016 Game By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-apart References: [washingtonpost](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/08/31/ratchet-and-clank-ps5/) & [washingtonpost](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/08/31/ratchet-and-clank-ps5/) Insomniac Games and [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-bot) are reigniting the 'Ratchet & Clank' third-person shooter gaming franchise with a new release for [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation), called 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.' The sequel is exclusive to PS5, and as The Washington [Post](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-cheetah) explains, consumers can expect it to take full advantage of the next generation console's advancements. In the game, players explore a multi-dimensional world as Ratchet and Clank—a cat-like being known as a Lombax, and his robot companion. Together, the pair seek to save the universe, which is facing potential devastation at the hands of Dr. Nefarious—a villain who plans to take control of space and time. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is expected to launch in late 2020. Image Credit: Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-dimensional Gaming:** Opportunities to develop new gaming technologies that take advantage of the next generation console's advancements - **Third-person Shooter Games:** Opportunities to create new characters and storylines for third-person shooter games - **Exclusive Console Games:** Opportunities to create exclusive games for next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Industry:** Opportunities for video game developers to innovate with new characters, storylines, and technologies - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunities for consumer electronics companies to collaborate with video game developers to create exclusive games for next-gen consoles - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunities to create multi-dimensional gaming experiences that can become part of larger entertainment franchises ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Mobile Arena Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratchet-and-clank-ranger-rumble.md) - [Exclusive Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation.md) - [Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2.md) - [Comedic Alien-Invasion Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2.md) - [Horror-Themed Action Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remnant-ii.md) - [Robot Character Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-bot.md) - [Shooter Game Console Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragpunk.md) - [Third-Person Alien-Hunting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helldivers-2.md) - [Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crash-team-rumble.md)