Sony released a new trailer for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank reboot video game for PlayStation 4 that is set to release in time with the theatrical release of the movie.
The trailer reintroduces the characters from the franchise, including the furry creature known as a Lombax named Ratchet, his robot pal named Clank and the superhero that will help them save the galaxy named Captain Qwark.
With beautiful visuals, complex levels and the ability to fight off enemies with various weapons and gadgets on land and to fly an aircraft, the trailer will probably leave fans feeling pretty excited. The game also features new controls, planets, boss fights and flight sequences.
The video game also teases scenes from the upcoming Ratchet & Clank film produced by Rainmaker Entertainment, giving fans a first look at what they can expect. If you pay attention to the bottom left corner, you should be able to tell if the scenes are from the game or movie depending on whether or not the text in-game footage appears.
The trailer also points out that this latest title from the series is based on the movie, which is based on the game. Created and developed by Insomniac Games (who is also working on the movie), Ratchet & Clank was first released in 2002 for PlayStation 2.
The reboot title was first announced at E3 in 2014, and was initially planned to be released last year. However, the game will be released in the spring of 2016 to coincide with the April 29 release date.
While the exact U.S. release date of the PS4 video game is not yet known, Sony announced that Ratchet & Clank will launch on April 15 in France, on April 22 in the UK and everywhere else in the PAL region on April 20. Those who preorder the game will get access to an exclusive weapon called "the Bouncer."
Watch the new Ratchet & Clank trailer below.
