Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble coming to iOS and Android — multiplayer arena action

Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank franchise is expanding to mobile with a new title: Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble. Developed by Oh BiBi, Ranger Rumble is a fast‑paced multiplayer arena shooter heading to iOS and Android; it’s already available in select regions with pre‑registration open elsewhere.

The game blends platforming elements with competitive multiplayer and offers a variety of weapons, abilities and characters. Several modes are planned — including a soccer‑style mode — and players can customize characters. Ranger Rumble will be free‑to‑play, so expect microtransactions even though the core gameplay is accessible without purchase.

What we know

• Platforms: iOS and Android; already live in some countries, pre‑register in others.
• Developer: Mobile studio Oh BiBi is leading development, with the franchise owners’ oversight.
• Gameplay: Arena shooter with platforming elements, multiple modes (including a soccer‑style mode), customizable characters and weapons.
• Business model: Free‑to‑play — microtransactions likely for cosmetics, progression or convenience.

Franchise context

Ratchet & Clank has appeared on mobile before — from the Java-era Going Mobile to later spin-offs like Before the Nexus. Interestingly, a canceled sequel, Clone Home, recently surfaced after fans recovered a copy from an old device and made it available online — a reminder of the series’ long mobile history.

What to watch for

• Wider regional rollout and exact release dates for iOS and Android in more countries.
• Details on monetization: how intrusive (or fair) microtransactions will be and whether cosmetics or gameplay will be gated.
• Community response: how Ratchet fans react to a franchise entry primarily focused on multiplayer and mobile platforms.

For players eager to try it now, check the game’s official site or the app store listing in your region to see availability and pre‑registration options. For background reading, Engadget covered the announcement and the franchise’s mobile history.

Discussion: Will you try Ratchet & Clank on mobile, or do you prefer console entries for this franchise? How do you feel about major console series getting free‑to‑play mobile spin‑offs?