The game features the return of planets explored in previous entries with a dimensional twist, through their alternate counterparts, alongside new planets not seen previously in the franchise. In order for the player to utilize this feature, a new mechanic dubbed the 'Rift Tether' is introduced in Ratchet and Rivet's arsenal that pulls them from one side of a portal to another, allowing them to move quickly between points. The game introduces to the series the concept of real-time near instantaneous travel between different areas, planets and other worlds within gameplay scenes via a system of inter-dimensional portals. The player navigates Ratchet and Rivet through diverse environments across a multitude of levels, defeating enemies with an array of varied weapons and gadgets, and traversing obstacles to complete key mission objectives. Additionally, the game has a playable female Lombax named Rivet, as well as a robot similar to Clank, Kit. He is accompanied by his robotic friend and sidekick Clank, who is hung on his back. It retains elements of previous Ratchet & Clank games, such as strafing, gunplay, collection of bolts, automatic weapon and health upgrades, manual Raritanium weapon upgrading and gadgets.

The game shares many gameplay similarities with Ratchet & Clank (2016) and other entries in the series.

Ratchet uses a 'Rift Tether' to quickly warp between areas

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