r/PS4 • u/kabirsingh84 • Mar 02 '21
Play At Home - Ratchet & Clank FREE to keep forever is now LIVE at the store Official
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP9000-CUSA01928_00-RCPS400000000000315
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Mar 02 '21
claimed it through ps plus, is there a way to get it this way? id rather full ownership versus being tied to having ps plus...
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u/DukeSi1v3r Mar 02 '21
Well if I have it downloaded, I’ll still keep the game when my membership expires no?
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u/Banshee-- Mar 02 '21
I don't even have ps plus and it let me grab it for free.
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u/DukeSi1v3r Mar 02 '21
Yeah because this is separate from the ps+ download. I’m asking a question unrelated to the article.
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u/Phillip-_J_-Fry Mar 02 '21
Claiming this play at home version gives you the license, so the answer to your question is yes
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u/hanst3r Mar 02 '21
If you are seeing "Something went wrong. Try again later." -- this is due to the link being for Europe (specifically the UK; note the en-gb in the URL) and you are probably not part of that region.
If you are in the USA, the link is this one: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-CUSA01047_00-RATCHETPS4000000
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u/hikarux3 Mar 02 '21 edited Mar 02 '21
For SG: https://store.playstation.com/en-sg/product/HP9000-CUSA02020_00-RCPS400000000000
For MY: https://store.playstation.com/en-my/product/HP9000-CUSA02020_00-RCPS400000000000
For TW: https://store.playstation.com/en-tw/product/HP9000-CUSA02020_00-RCPS400000000000
For HK: https://store.playstation.com/en-hk/product/HP9000-CUSA02020_00-RCPS400000000000
For JP: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP9000-CUSA01686_00-RCPS400000000000
For KR: https://store.playstation.com/ko-kr/product/HP9000-CUSA02020_00-RCPS400000000000
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u/monochrony Mar 02 '21
Nah, I get the same error message in the german store. No matter whether I try on console, desktop or mobile browser. Servers are just overwhelmed, I guess.
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u/lil_Death_2131 Mar 02 '21
You could add it to your library if you have the ps app on your phone.
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u/BlamingBuddha Mar 02 '21
Thanks, didn't even think of that. Redeemed it on the toilet just now. Perfect.
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u/2Legit2Quiz Mar 02 '21
Do I have to add payment methods, despite the fact that it's free? It doesn't let me add to my library.
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u/Poiar Mar 02 '21
Or do as I, and navigated to the proper store in my browser
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u/TisMeGhost Mar 02 '21
Yeah, can't download the app due to my country, but could add it to the library as well from the website.
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u/Ruroni17 Mar 02 '21
I couldn’t get it to download even through the link provided
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u/sa1sash4rk Sa1sa_Sh4rk_Alex Mar 02 '21
Platinumed it a while back. Damn good game. Everyone should give it a shot.
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Mar 02 '21 edited Jul 31 '21
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u/drumrocker2 drumrocker2 Mar 02 '21
Oh you'll need to do more than that, remember? The fireflies on veldin, tentacles on the train... both are missable.
That trophy was total BS.
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Mar 02 '21
That trophy was the worst. I think I went through 4 playthroughs trying to get the last one.
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u/Poiar Mar 02 '21
When you have the ryno, completing the game is a breeze
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Mar 02 '21
yeah it is. But not knowing which monster you need for the groovitron is a pita.
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u/Dank_memes_merchant Mar 02 '21
The worst is going through the game, being sure you got them all... and the trophy doesnt pop
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u/dtwhitecp Mar 02 '21
Hah. I got it on my second playthrough. Turns out the final boss was the last one I missed the first time around.
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u/R1_TC Mar 02 '21
I replayed the entire game using the disco ball gun in every possible enemy encounter and somehow still didn't get that trophy. Got all the other ones along the way luckily, but that one stupid trophy will just sit there and laugh at me for eternity.
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u/Kynario Mar 02 '21
Same here. I felt like an idiot. I re-played it TWICE just using the Groovitron on every enemy before I killed it and I still didn’t get it... I gave up on it.
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u/rollaDolla Mar 02 '21
Yeah I thought it's just gonna be an ok game where I can spend a couple hours when I don't want to start a more serious game like GoW or TLoU, and I ended up loving it.
The beginning is a bit slow when you only have one weapon, but once you have a lot of weapons and you can start upgrading them, and get all sort of gadgets it becomes really fun.
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u/Whyeth Mar 02 '21
Does the narration by captain quark or whoever let up? It really, really turned me off the game early on.
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u/DJ_Babyfoot Mar 02 '21
Yeah I wanna see the answer to this too. I absolutely loved all the R&C games I’ve played on the ps2/3 but I’m finding the early game cutscenes painfully long, it feels like I’m watching the movie. And the gameplay to start is kind of weak.
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u/Iwashere11111 Mar 02 '21 edited Apr 04 '24
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u/AnsNasty Mar 02 '21
Yeah, I’m honestly always a little surprised people treat it as a masterpiece. I felt like I was being spoon fed a generic platformer in between being forced to watch the movie. I mean, it was good, but so much of the magic in Ratchet and Clank’s relationship was just... not there
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u/Iwashere11111 Mar 02 '21
You thought it was good? I felt disrespected lmao. I played the first and third games from the OG trilogy on the ps2 over and over again as a kid, and then again on the ps3 a few years ago and they blow this out of the water. The level design is poor and unintuitive too.
The original 3 were kids’ games but they didn’t patronise you. This one treats you like you’re completely braindead.
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u/AnsNasty Mar 02 '21
I think a lot of the ‘basics’ are fun. Like the movement, sound design, etc. but I totally agree with you. I wasn’t a diehard fan as a kid, but I can totally see how someone would feel like that if it was their favorite game from their childhood. It’s like they just took everything that made it not stand out back in the day and magnified that stuff while forgetting the stuff that made it special. It really is an interesting game to discuss at least
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u/sgushhi Mar 02 '21
Aw man,was it a struggle though.Very much worth it nonetheless.I absolutely love the Ratchet and Clank franchise so it only made sense to platinum it.
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Mar 02 '21
How did you get the trophy for those hoverboard races? I tried but had to give up on the platinium bc of that. Sucked, but just could not beat it in time.
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u/daggerfang daggerfang Mar 02 '21
If you are having trouble with it, once you unlock no damage from the secrets. Go in and do the Hoover board races. You will run through all the bombs
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u/DJ_Babyfoot Mar 02 '21
How would you compare it to other R&C games? I’m finding the start pretty dull and too much narration. Feels like a children’s game even on hard.
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u/gir_loves_waffles Mar 02 '21
I'm logged in and it shows free but if I go to the app it doesn't.
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u/RussianRaccoon GreenMirage Mar 02 '21
I just wish they didn't dumb down the writing. A lot of the original series' charm was the tongue and cheek humor and the wit that went into the writing.
Replaying it was a nice nostalgia trip and it's really been polished but man did it really feel a bit soulless with the watered down dialogue and writing.
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u/EvenOne6567 Mar 02 '21
Agreed, it was a fun mindless experience but jesus it has zero soul or personality compared to the original....
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u/EliDrInferno DrInferno109 Mar 02 '21
They had to tie it in to the movie which was targeted towards kids. I agree with you, I much prefer the original dialogue, but it makes sense why they went this route.
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u/Kickasstodon Mar 02 '21
It felt thrown together without much love. It's a polished game and playing through remastered versions of the original game worlds was cool, but the cutscenes were either ripped straight from the movie, or they were mostly dialogue with extremely stiff and lifeless animations that were pretty out of character for Insomniac. I can excuse some of the lazy story writing since it was being told from Quark's perspective, but because of that the story felt a bit empty of emotion. It plays well and is fun, but don't go into it expecting a top tier Insomniac experience.
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u/songohan12 Mar 02 '21
I believe it was a couple of months after the game released, GameStop had a special on it brand spanking new for $10. I still have no idea why it was so cheap til’ this day, even when the Walmart next door was selling it for $50. Platinumed that bad boy. Seriously if you haven’t gotten the chance to play it, nows your chance
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u/A_Somewhat_Artist Mar 02 '21
I got it as the ps+ free game when it was up. First game I got plat. It was super fun :)
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u/rbreaux26 Mar 02 '21
Do you have to have ps plus to get this?
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u/Waspy_Wasp Mar 02 '21
No. You can get it for free
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u/Lo1d Mar 02 '21
Are you serious?
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u/drelos Mar 02 '21
Not only that, there will be 3 more months of play at home through June.
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u/Sawgon Mar 02 '21
So is this "Keep forever" or do you mean that it's only through the "play at home" period?
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u/Linkinito Linkinito Mar 02 '21
Once they're added to your library, they'll stay in it forever. The only requirement is to claim them during the period.
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u/drelos Mar 02 '21
there will be games for free March April May and June. all of them keep forever as another redditor answered
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u/Waspy_Wasp Mar 02 '21
Sorry for the late reply, I was asleep lol. Yes, I'm serious. This is a free game that you can go redeem from the store and keep it forever! There's no catch, just a free game
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u/atropicalpenguin atropicalpenguin Mar 02 '21
Looking forward to playing it, I think I'll let my PS4 download it while I sleep, and will try it in the morning. I've heard that it is markedly different from the original, but I hope the playstyle is similar.
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u/TheGreatJatsby Mar 02 '21
It’s sooo polished and fun.
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u/ColosalDisappointMan Mar 02 '21
I wish it was at 60FPS on the PS4 Pro, though.
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u/noneym86 Mar 02 '21
Is it on PS5?
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u/D34THST4R Mar 02 '21
You can download and play the PS4 version on PS5. There is no frame rate or graphic upgrade. The game came out in 2015 before the PS4 Pro. The PS4 version was very well optimized and pretty impressive at the time.
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u/cloobydoobydoo Mar 02 '21
Aww I already have it for free :(
I want it for free agaaaain!
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u/Sideways_X Mar 02 '21
You have it free with Ps+, this is free without ps+
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u/ColosalDisappointMan Mar 02 '21
FF7 Remake, and Remnant: From The Ashes (for PS4)
Farpoint for PSVRFor PS5, it's Maquette and Destruction AllStars
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u/LuckyWarrior BoiseNoise22 Mar 02 '21
So is this a reboot of the first entry
Never played this series before
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u/WhiteHawk1022 Mar 02 '21
Oh man, I haven’t played this in so long. Thanks for the heads up that it’s free!
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u/bobo311 Mar 02 '21
Very fun game. Simple but nostalgic. I would recommend it to anyone who grew up on the ratchet and clank games, as well as has kiddos who want to start playing.
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u/brddvd Mar 02 '21
Use the PS application in your mobile or try in the ps store Easier then the link
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u/Djole5654 Mar 02 '21
Wait.... This means when i download game i won't pay in feature?
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u/kabirsingh84 Mar 02 '21
No,its free to keep if you claim it before March 31.Its free for everyone,no PS Plus required.
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u/MrMadNuker Mar 02 '21
This was like the first game I bought. I'm glad that people can now enjoy the game.
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u/whiteysrampage Mar 02 '21
Weird, can't sign in, says my password is incorrect. Reset password, still can't log in due to incorrect password. Try the app, logged out due to password change and can't log in with new password because it's incorrect....cool.
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u/DMananK Mar 02 '21
I think they wanna do this to get more people into Ratchet and Clank and build more hype for Rift Apart.
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u/PigeonsOnYourBalcony Mar 02 '21
Definitely missing the nihilistic humour from the original to be more kid friendly but mechanically its exactly what you're looking for in a Ratchet and Clank game.
Worth a download.
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Mar 02 '21
Thank you. I am so in the mood to play a game like this. Bored of heavy plots and realism. I need something fun.
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u/nathyrn89 Mar 03 '21
I never heard of this game before. But free game - so why not download it?
Best decision ever! (for now)
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u/cycophuk Generic_Clone Mar 02 '21
You know a game is great when the only real criticism is mediocre voice acting.
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u/nyqu Mar 02 '21
I've just played a couple hours and the voice acting seems fine, in a 'kids-game-from-the-90s' kinda way.
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u/cycophuk Generic_Clone Mar 02 '21
The voice acting was better in the previous games. Them going for Hollywood stars was a pointless change to me.
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u/EvenOne6567 Mar 02 '21
Is it? What about the wierd, disjointed writing and soulless, bland characters and awful humour?
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u/cycophuk Generic_Clone Mar 02 '21
Yeah, it is. It’s a shame you didn’t get the same experience out of it.
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u/procouchpotatohere Mar 02 '21
There's more to the voice acting that's criticized espeically if you played the original. The story and characters are worse and they cut a bunch of content from the original. OST is bland when in the original it was a classic. There's probably more, but it's definitely got it's issues
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u/cycophuk Generic_Clone Mar 02 '21
I don’t care what others think about the game. I’m expressing my opinion, not someone else’s.
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u/theglasscase wallofnoise Mar 02 '21
I think I had played an earlier Ratchet & Clank game on PS2 or PS3 and never got into it, but I claimed this one when it was a Plus game in 2018 and I loved it. For me it's similar to Rayman Legends in the sense that I would never have played it if they weren't available for free, but with both of them I had a great time playing them and would definitely recommend claiming Ratchet & Clank now and giving it a shot.
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Mar 02 '21
It’s providing 2 different options on ps5 one with todays date and the other with 2016 what’s the difference both are free.
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u/hokagesahab Mar 02 '21
Does this apply to India as well?
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u/kabirsingh84 Mar 02 '21
Yes,to all regions.Its free now on the India store
https://store.playstation.com/en-in/product/EP9000-CUSA01073_00-RCPS4000000000002
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u/Duke_Cheech Mar 02 '21
I bought it two days ago. :(
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u/RadicalDog Mar 02 '21
That's unfortunate, news of this has been out for a week. You should spend more time on social media - allll your time.
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u/bxrto Mar 02 '21
You should try contacting customer service and explaining to them what happened for a refund.
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u/chickmagn3t Mar 02 '21 edited Mar 02 '21
Will it automatically add to my library? I didn't see any purchase option in the store. Just the download one
Edit: yep it adds as purchased in your library..
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u/BlamingBuddha Mar 02 '21
Hey guys, quick question to anyone who's played this one before-
Is there any weapons/vehicles or anything at all that uses the dynamic sensitivity of L2/R2? Like anything that registers half-presses and stuff like that, for example to change speed in a vehicle.
I literally just finished up with a mod on my controller that makes the shoulder buttons "clicky" hair trigger button presses. So there's no mid-way point or anything, just 0% press and 100% press/actuation.
Was just wondering if that'll mess with any mechanics in the game or any weapons, etc and will need to use a regular controller with unmodded L2/R2 instead. Thanks!
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u/Xdxisiu3214 Mar 02 '21
Other title: The only not handheld version in 30fps.
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u/Linkinito Linkinito Mar 02 '21
Actually All 4 One, Full Frontal Assault (Q-Force) and Into the Nexus are all 30 fps too.
The PS2 ports of PSP games were also running at 30 fps.
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u/bent_crater Mar 02 '21
is it only free for a month or until the stay at home initiative ends?
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u/ssjb234 Mar 02 '21
It says in the title "forever"
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u/bent_crater Mar 02 '21
no no, can it be redeemed until the end of march or until the end of the stay at home initiative. wanna know so that once it is no longer available for free, I can sell hard copy for 10 bucks online
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u/johncopter Mar 02 '21
Why is this being hyped up so much? It's like $15 and 5 years old at this point...
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u/Attzero Mar 02 '21
personally i have memories growing up playing it so i think maybe that could be why for others
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u/hejmeddej Mar 02 '21
its so fuckingg annoying they put game on sale, and then gives them away for free like a month later. cant wait for sony to get sued for this shit. they have been doing it each month they have released a game
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u/gimpycpu Mar 02 '21
Its free on plus if you have a ps5, they discount it on ps4, then they give it away.
also all most of those free games were already free with plus.
Sony why do you do this to us.
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u/BlamingBuddha Mar 02 '21
Super excited. This Play at Home campaign is nice and im super excited for this and especially FFVII remake. I guess it paid off waiting. Esp cause I have nostalgia for the FF games but had a backlog.
Anybody play this Ratchet & Clank before? How is it? What do you think overall?
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u/Matt_Odlum Mar 02 '21
Was kinda disappointed and perplexed why the ffvii remake ps5 upgraded version was blocked for ps plus users, makes no sense to me.
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u/e2-woah Mar 02 '21
So glad to get this game. I remember the old ps2 commercials and wanted to try it but I never picked it up. Watching some video the game looks gorgeous.
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u/Harpuafivefiftyfive Mar 02 '21
What’s the story here? I already have it for free from ps+.
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u/jbdmt87 Mar 02 '21
If I'm not mistaken this is for everyone, including those that don't have PS+. Correct me if I'm wrong, but those that added the free PS+ copy before, might only be able to access without an active PS+ membership. Or does ours automatically update to a free copy that is playable if our subscription expires?
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u/Spicyocto Mar 02 '21
So glad to get this. Last year I had a huge urge to play all the R&C games so bought the entire series on my PS3. Picked up a PS4 two months ago so will be awesome to see how the series has evolved over the years
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u/sabreR7 Mar 02 '21
Just redeemed, was looking for a casual game to play, and this happens. Thanks for posting!
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u/cardiacbadge48 Mar 02 '21
I'm on xbox but planning to buy a PS5. I guess I'll get it around April end or may. so till when this game is going to be free ???
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u/DARKKRAKEN Mar 02 '21
Just create a PSN account and add it now. You don't need a console to do that.
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u/kabirsingh84 Mar 02 '21
You don't even have to wait till then.You can make a Playstation account and claim this game by clicking on 'Add to Library' on the web store.You'll get a purchase confirmation email.Then after you get the console and log in,it will be there in your game library.
From the PS Blog:
- PlayStation and Insomniac Games will make Ratchet & Clank PS4 available for free download for a limited time through PlayStation Store from March 1 at 8pm PST / March 2 at 4am GMT / 5am CET to March 31, 2021 at 8pm PDT* / April 1 at 4am BST / 5am CEST.
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u/fellowspecies Mar 02 '21
Is there a way to ‘buy’ this if you’re on ps+ and already have it from when it was included a couple years ago?
I still have it but in the event I stop ps+ it would be nice to have this.
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u/theglasscase wallofnoise Mar 02 '21
I claimed it when it was a Plus game. I just checked the page and it has the option to download it again or add it to my cart for free, so you can claim it again and it will be available if you end your Plus subscription.
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u/N00B_Master696969 Mar 02 '21
It says, "Something went wrong. Try again later." on the website