Since its much-anticipated release on PC, the formerly exclusive PlayStation title, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, appears to be encountering difficulties in attracting a substantial player base on its new platform. Despite receiving glowing accolades upon its original launch, the game’s PC version has failed to achieve the same level of success in terms of player engagement.
Launched to critical acclaim, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart captivated audiences with its thrilling action sequences and captivating character-driven narrative. Its PC port also garnered praise from critics, offering a promising prospect for the gaming community. However, contrary to expectations, the title’s player numbers do not reflect the expected surge in sales that one might associate with a highly-regarded port.
Upon its PC release, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart recorded an all-time peak of 8,757 players on the first day. Comparing it with the trajectory of previous PlayStation exclusives that transitioned to PC, it appears that Sony’s strategy of waiting several years before releasing the PC version may have influenced the lower player numbers. With the popularity of the PlayStation 5 skyrocketing, many players eager to experience Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart may have opted to play it on the console rather than on PC. This trend has led to speculation about the potential impact on future PlayStation ports.
In context, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart ranks as the fourth-worst launch among recent PlayStation exclusives on PC. Here is the list of releases to date, along with their respective peak player numbers:
- God of War (73,529)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (66,436)
- Horizon Zero Dawn (56,557)
- The Last of Us Part 1 (36,496)
- Days Gone (27,450)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (13,539)
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (10,851)
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (8,757)
- Helldivers (6,744)
- Returnal (6,691)
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure (610)
Despite the significant popularity of the Ratchet & Clank franchise, the game’s PC launch numbers fall below expectations. While it doesn’t match the disastrous performance of Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the lackluster response is far from ideal. Various factors may have contributed to the tepid reception from PC players, with the game’s initial price of $59.99 being a likely deterrent.
These underwhelming figures could potentially influence Sony’s future plans for PC gaming. Sackboy: A Big Adventure’s poor showing on PC and the current struggles of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart may prompt the company to reevaluate its approach to PC ports. Sony will undoubtedly strive to avoid a pattern of low-selling titles and may reconsider their commitment to the platform if these issues persist with future releases.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is now available on both PC and PlayStation 5, providing players with two distinct avenues to embark on an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. As the gaming community continues to evolve, only time will tell how Sony navigates the challenges of expanding its exclusive titles to the PC gaming market. If you like our content and would like to read more such stuff then be sure to bookmark our website.