Sony has cancelled Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, the free-to-play mobile multiplayer shooter, before it ever got a worldwide release. The game was only in soft launch in a few countries, including Canada and the UK. It leaves the app stores this month and the servers shut down in May 2027.
Ranger Rumble shutdown at a glance
| Announced | November 6, 2026, by Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Oh BiBi |
| Removed from stores | Around November 21, 2026 |
| Servers shut down | May 2027 (reports say May 1 or May 21) |
| Where it was playable | Soft launch only: Canada, the UK, Indonesia, the Philippines and a few other regions |
| Your progress | Can't be moved to another game |
| Other Ratchet & Clank games | Not affected, says Sony |
What was Ranger Rumble?
Announced in November 2025, Ranger Rumble was a free-to-download hero shooter for Android and iOS, made by the French mobile studio Oh BiBi with PlayStation. Players picked heroes from the Ratchet & Clank universe and fought in short online matches. Many fans hoped for a new PS5 Ratchet & Clank instead, so the reaction was mixed from day one, although some players found it a fun casual game.
Why was it cancelled?
Sony didn't give a detailed reason. A soft launch is a test: the game goes live in a few countries to see if players stick around and spend money. After a year of testing, Sony and Oh BiBi decided not to take it worldwide. It's another sign that PlayStation is cutting back on live-service games.
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What happens to your account?
You can keep playing until the servers go down in May 2027, but once the game leaves the stores, new players can't download it. Progress, purchased items and unlocks can't be transferred to any other game, so there's no reason to spend more money in it now.
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Is Ratchet & Clank dead?
No. Sony says the cancellation has no impact on other Ratchet & Clank games. The last big console game was Rift Apart on PS5, which is also on PC. Want to play the series while you wait for news? Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the one to get.
FAQ
Is Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble shutting down?
Yes. It leaves the app stores around November 21, 2026 and the servers close in May 2027.
Was Ranger Rumble released worldwide?
No. It was only in soft launch in a few countries, including Canada and the UK.
Can I transfer my progress?
No. Progress and purchases can't be moved to another game.
Does this affect other Ratchet & Clank games?
No, Sony says other Ratchet & Clank games and PlayStation services are not affected.
Sources
- Gematsu: Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble canceled gematsu.com
- Siliconera: Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble mobile game will shut down siliconera.com
- VGChartz: PlayStation cancels Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble vgchartz.com
- Inven Global: Ranger Rumble ceases development, servers shut down May 2027 invenglobal.com
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