Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation’s Ratchet & Clank mobile spin-off is coming to an early end. Development on Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble has stopped, ending a limited regional rollout before the free-to-play hero shooter ever received a confirmed global launch date.
What happened to Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble
Developer Oh BiBi has confirmed that work on Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble has ceased immediately. The game, made in collaboration with Insomniac Games and PlayStation, was announced in November 2025 and later entered testing in selected regions. Pre-registration opened on Google Play and the Apple App Store on July 15, 2026, while access was gradually offered to registered players depending on their location. However, the project will now be removed from both storefronts on November 21. Players who install it before the delisting can continue playing until the servers close permanently on May 1, 2027. Oh BiBi did not provide a public reason for ending development, instead thanking the community for playing and submitting feedback.
Why the shutdown matters
Ranger Rumble was positioned as a new direction for Ratchet & Clank: a free-to-play mobile hero shooter rather than a traditional single-player platforming adventure. Its closure means PlayStation’s latest attempt to extend the series into mobile will end before a full worldwide release. The decision also leaves fans without a confirmed next mainline entry. The most recent core game, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, launched for PlayStation 5 in June 2021. Leaked material from Insomniac’s 2023 ransomware incident indicated that another Ratchet & Clank project may have existed, but later reports in 2024 suggested that project could have been cancelled. Neither PlayStation nor Insomniac has officially announced a new mainline game.
What to watch next
The immediate focus is the game’s wind-down period. Ranger Rumble’s existing characters, modes and available content will remain playable until server closure. Players can still progress through the Quark Pass and claim its rewards during that time. The current Super Pass has been made free, while in-app purchases have been switched off entirely. Previously obtained in-game currency can still be used before the May 2027 shutdown. Players seeking refunds for currency purchases have been directed to Apple App Store or Google Play support. For the wider franchise, the key question remains whether PlayStation and Insomniac will eventually outline a new premium Ratchet & Clank project.
What Ranger Rumble players should know
- The game will be delisted from Google Play and the Apple App Store on November 21.
- Download it before delisting if you want access through the remaining service period.
- Servers are scheduled to close permanently on May 1, 2027.
- The Super Pass is now free, and new in-app purchases are no longer available.
- Use any existing in-game currency before closure or contact the relevant app-store support channel about refunds.
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble closure timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 | Development ends and the game receives its final update. |
| November 21, 2026 | The game is removed from mobile app stores. |
| May 1, 2027 | Online servers permanently shut down. |
Expert View
Ranger Rumble’s closure is most disappointing for players who joined during its gradual rollout, as they are losing a game before it had the chance to establish a global audience. Making the remaining pass free and keeping servers active into 2027 is a reasonable exit plan, but it does not change the larger message: Ratchet & Clank currently has no publicly defined future beyond its last major release.
