[UPDATE] New info : the crystal amount seen in the video actually refers to raritanium : it will be used to upgrade weapons. Moreover, the box art shown in this news is the official one of the game.

As expected, a new video and some information about Ratchet & Clank: Into The Nexus just arrived from the GamesCom!
Make no mistake, our favorite duo is back!

[5 minutes of gameplay]

The latest episode of the R&C saga comes to light through a gameplay video commented by Brian Allgeier, the creative director of the Future saga. These five minutes give us the opportunity to admire the great graphics of the game as well as the few elements that go along with some characters from previous instalments.

As for the new weapons, there is little to say : they look particularly promising and fun to use.

Beautiful areas to explore

>> Watch the official video

[A box art, some screenshots and info]

An European box art?

No official confirmation at this point, but some retailers have been displaying this whole new box art for a few days.

I don't know what you may think of it but I find this artwork thrilling!

10 new screenshots

You want to feast your eyes on more content? Then click the link down below right away!

Cutscenes rendering at their best

>> Screenshots from R&C: Into The Nexus

Some additional informations

> Into The Nexus uses an upgraded version of the Luna Engine at 30 frame/second, with the addition of motion blur, an improved management of the depth of field, some ambient occlusion and more complex light effects
> Terachnoids (ACIT) appear in the game
> The collection of crystals seems to be back but we don't have any more details about their further use
> The game will be at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) and more will surely be revealed at this event

And that's all for now! This news may be updated soon as more informations could come up with the GamesCom so stay tuned for more updates!