This quest for inclusivity produced Rivet, who Smith described as 'the perfect representation for us.'Īs reported by Forbes, women accounted for nearly 41% of U.S. 'Personally, I have an 11-year-old daughter and I see the way she plays games and she gravitates towards things that represent something she can relate to,' Marcus Smith revealed in an interview with Console Creatures. Rivet's glowing reception was no accident, but the result of months of careful planning and thoughtful game design.

Critics showered 'Rift Apart' with praise when it launched two months later, identifying Rivet as the game's standout character. After almost a year, Insomniac finally shared several key details about the female Lombax, a resistance fighter named Rivet, through an article on the PlayStation Blog and a Gameplay Trailer. The surprises didn't end there, however, as Insomniac concluded the video by introducing a new character: an unnamed female Lombax.Ī few days following the reveal, the developer confirmed on Twitter that buyers would get to play as both Ratchet and 'the mysterious new female Lombax from another dimension.' The studio remained tight-lipped about its co-protagonist, fueling plenty of speculation on Reddit and social media. Titled 'Rift Apart,' the accompanying Announcement Trailer set the industry abuzz with its dimension hopping mechanics and impressive graphics. The team at Insomniac Games, who many thought had their hands full with the 'Spider-Man' franchise, surprised gamers with the announcement of a new 'Ratchet & Clank' entry in June 2020.

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