PlayStation has confirmed it will delist and permanently shut down Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble, a mobile PvP hero shooter developed by Oh BiBi and Insomniac Games, before the title ever receives a full global release. The game will be removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on November 21, 2026, with servers closing permanently on May 1, 2027, at which point all player data will be deleted.
A Staggered Soft Launch That Never Went Global
The title soft-launched in the Philippines and Indonesia in November 2025 before expanding to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom by July 2026. Despite Sony announcing plans for a worldwide launch and opening pre-registration this summer, the game never exited its limited regional rollout. Notably, the title was never released in the United States, meaning a significant portion of the franchise’s player base never had the opportunity to access it.
The final update for Ranger Rumble was released on November 6, 2026. PlayStation has stated that no further updates are planned. The decision to cease development was announced via a statement on the game’s official website, where the development team thanked the community for its support and feedback during the year-long soft launch period.
Transition Period and Player Economy
Players who have already downloaded the game can continue to access all current modes, matchmaking, and competitive features until the May 1 server shutdown. In-game purchases have been removed effective immediately; progression is now driven entirely by gameplay. The seasonal Qwark Pass will continue to run until closure, and the premium Super Pass has been made free, with all its content earnable through play.
An official FAQ published by PlayStation details the transition period features and player options, including refund policies and data preservation steps. Other Ratchet & Clank titles and PlayStation services remain unaffected by the shutdown.
A Pattern of Live-Service Retrenchment
The cancellation marks the latest in a string of high-profile live-service setbacks for PlayStation. The company infamously shuttered Concord, a hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios, mere weeks after its August 2024 launch on PlayStation 5 and Windows. Prior to that, Sony canceled The Last of Us online multiplayer project and the heist shooter Fairgames before either could reach the market. Most recently, the vehicular combat title Destruction AllStars is scheduled for delisting and server shutdown on November 25, 2026.
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble servers go offline permanently on May 1, 2027.
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- PlayStation Game is Being Delisted and Permanently Shutting Down
- PlayStation Game is Being Delisted and Permanently Shutting Down
- PlayStation Game Will Officially Shut Down November 25
- Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Shuts Down a Year After Soft Launch
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