The original Ratchet & Clank, released on PS2 in 2002, has been included in PlayStation's plan to bring classic titles to PS5 and PS4 by the end of 2026. While no exact date has been announced, current scheduling indicates the game is expected to launch in December.
PlayStation's November PS Plus Classics lineup includes Liberty Wars Remastered and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2, with the previously anticipated addition of Ratchet & Clank absent from the list. As December is the final month remaining within the promised timeframe, ComicBook infers that the game is likely to launch in December.
Following the usual pattern of PS Plus Classics updating on the third Tuesday of each month, December 15 is speculated as a potential launch date. However, this date has not been officially announced by PlayStation, and the actual release time could still change if the platform adjusts its schedule for the month.
Regarding the release method, PS Plus Premium members are expected to be able to download the game via the Classics Catalog, and it may also be sold separately on the PlayStation Store. Referencing similar PS2 ported titles, the article speculates that the price might be $9.99, but this has not been officially confirmed. What is certain is that the original title will launch on PS5 and PS4, with a planned release by the end of 2026.