FAQ
About ReRAC
Section titled “About ReRAC”What is ReRAC?
Section titled “What is ReRAC?”A fan-made PC port of Ratchet & Clank, the 2002 PlayStation 2 game. It runs natively on your computer, using your own copy of the game.
Is it an emulator?
Section titled “Is it an emulator?”No. ReRAC runs natively, like any other PC game.
Is it official?
Section titled “Is it official?”No. ReRAC is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment or Insomniac Games.
Can I play it now?
Section titled “Can I play it now?”Yes, as an early alpha. The first test build is out for Macs with Apple Silicon, so expect rough edges.
Is it open source?
Section titled “Is it open source?”Yes. The game and the launcher are both on GitHub under the ISC licence. None of the original game is included: it always comes from your own disc. See For developers.
Your copy of the game
Section titled “Your copy of the game”Does ReRAC include the game?
Section titled “Does ReRAC include the game?”No. You need your own copy on disc. The launcher reads the game from an image of it, once.
Which disc do I need?
Section titled “Which disc do I need?”The original North American PlayStation 2 release: NTSC-U, SCUS-97199, version 1.00. See Supported versions.
Will my PAL or Japanese disc work?
Section titled “Will my PAL or Japanese disc work?”Not for now.
I have a Greatest Hits disc. Will it work?
Section titled “I have a Greatest Hits disc. Will it work?”Only if it matches version 1.00. The launcher checks when you add it.
Where can I download the game?
Section titled “Where can I download the game?”Not here. ReRAC only works with a disc you own. Dumping your disc shows how to make an image of it.
Does ReRAC need my disc every time I play?
Section titled “Does ReRAC need my disc every time I play?”No. The launcher reads it once. After that, you just press Play.
The launcher
Section titled “The launcher”Which computers does it run on?
Section titled “Which computers does it run on?”For now, Macs with Apple Silicon. That’s the only system it’s tested on. Windows and Linux are planned.
Why a launcher?
Section titled “Why a launcher?”It sets up the game from your disc, keeps ReRAC up to date and starts it. Later, it will manage mods too.
Can I export the game’s textures, sounds or models?
Section titled “Can I export the game’s textures, sounds or models?”Yes, from your own copy. In the launcher, choose ⋯ → Export assets…. See Using the launcher.
Will there be mods?
Section titled “Will there be mods?”Yes, that’s the plan. See Mods.
Something went wrong. Where are the logs?
Section titled “Something went wrong. Where are the logs?”ReRAC is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment or Insomniac Games. Ratchet & Clank and related names are trademarks of their respective owners. ReRAC doesn’t include the game; you need your own copy.