PlayStation and developer Oh BiBi are ending development on Ratchet and Clank: Ranger Rumble, the free-to-play mobile multiplayer shooter that never made it past a soft launch. The game gets one final update today, leaves mobile storefronts on Nov 21, and its servers shut down on May 1, 2027, when it will stop working for good.
Oh BiBi announced the decision in a statement on the game’s official website, writing: “We’ve made the difficult decision to cease development of Ratchet and Clank: Ranger Rumble.” The studio thanked players for their support, especially those who spent time playing, sharing feedback, and helping shape the game during its development.
The shutdown dates
- Nov 6, 2026: The final planned update rolls out on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Nov 21, 2026: Ranger Rumble is removed from stores, so no new players can download it.
- May 1, 2027: The game servers shut down permanently and the game will no longer load. All player data will be deleted.
Existing players can keep playing until May 1, 2027, and can download or reinstall the game until Nov 21. After the servers go offline, the game will not load at all, since it is an online multiplayer title.
A short life in soft launch
Ranger Rumble was announced in November 2025 as a fast-paced multiplayer platformer arena shooter, published by PlayStation and developed by Oh BiBi in partnership with Insomniac Games. It soft-launched the same month in the Philippines and Indonesia, then rolled out to Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark in December 2025, Canada in May 2026, and the United Kingdom in August 2026.
It never got a full worldwide release. The cancellation comes about a year after its November 2025 reveal, and the statement gives no reason for the decision.
The original pitch read: “Play as legendary heroes from across the galaxy and time, customize your Ranger, and unleash your skill in chaotic game modes. Jump, dash, grind, collect bolts, and become the next Galactic Ranger, and don’t forget to smile… Captain Qwark is watching you!”
What players get before the end
Oh BiBi is leaving the game playable, with a few parting gifts, until the servers close. In-app purchases have been removed, and players can keep earning rewards through play and spend earned currency on upgrades, cosmetics, characters, and currencies.
The Qwark Pass seasons will keep running until May 1, 2027, and the Super Pass is now free, with all of its content earnable through each season. Pre-registration rewards will be available to all players who log into the Nov 7 update, and can be found in the in-game Inbox. All current game modes, matchmaking, and competitive features stay active until the shutdown.
Refunds for past purchases go through Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Progress and unlocked items cannot transfer to another game, and all player data will be wiped when the servers close. Players who want their data deleted sooner can contact support through the official site.
What stays untouched
The shutdown affects only Ranger Rumble. Oh BiBi confirmed the decision has no impact on other Ratchet and Clank games or PlayStation services.
The cancellation ends PlayStation’s latest attempt at a Ratchet and Clank mobile game about a year after it arrived. The series continues on console, where Sony recently reported the PS5 has sold 97.9 million units, and the PS6 is progressing as scheduled. Elsewhere at PlayStation, God of War Laufey was recently delayed to May 20, 2027.
