With the successful launch ofRatchet & Clank: Rift Apartby Insomniac Games, it comes as no surprise other companies under the PlayStation brand wish to give some congratulations. One of these is Santa Monica Studio, the developer behindGod of War,by sharing a piece of crossover art between these two franchises.
With this being the first game to continue on from the events of 2013’sRatchet & Clank: Into the Nexus,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Aparthad a lot to live up to. The franchise had only one release on the PS4,Ratchet & Clank (2016), which was a semi-remake of the first game. This game is Insomniac’s second game for the PS5, following itsweb-swinging adventures inSpider-Man: Miles Morales. Santa Monica Studio found it celebratory that with this game’s incredible opening, a fun piece of crossover art has been shared. This piece of art involves Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet meeting with Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir.
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This charming piece of art was drawn by Dela Longfish, the Lead Character Concept Artist at Santa Monica Studio. Some of his important contributions toGod of Warwas the new design of Kratos, his son Atreus, and many more. The art itself is drawn in roughly the same style and tone asRatchet & Clank, where even Kratos looks quite cartoony and jovial, as opposed to his typical demeanor. The way these two franchises end up crossing over isbased on the rifts seen inRift Apart. The sight of Atreus sticking his hand through the Rift portal to allow Mimir to meet these intrepid heroes is sure to bring a smile to a fan of both franchises.
This has not been the only of piece of art that had been shared thanks to the critical acclaim and reception ofRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Fellow Sony developer, Sucker Punch Productions, had also shared a piece of crossover art on Twitter as well betweenGhost of TsushimaandRift Apartshowing Rivet petting one of the foxes.
Sony fans are to get a kick from this, seeing these companies now having a piece of official crossover art. This art should help whet the appetite of those currently waiting for theuntitled sequel ofGod of War. The top priority was the safety of Santa Monica Studio’s staff during development during the pandemic.
Many are hoping to see a teaser for this week, but it seems highly unlikely. Sony is skipping this year again, after the decision to hold its own events since 2019. Fans are going to have to wait for the next PlayStation event to seeAtreus and Kratos again.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apartis available now for PS5.
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