The PlayStation Vita version of Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault has been delayed until spring, Sony announced today.

“Our friends at Tin Giant have been working night and day to bring Insomniac’s PS3 game to the PS Vita system and to provide our fans with a great game. While the original delay has helped us make the game better, we still need more time to bring the game up to the standards expected by our fans.

“In order to do this, the launch date for Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault for PS Vita has moved to Spring 2013. We realize that this delay may be disappointing for our fans, but please know that we are doing our best to get the game into your hands as soon as possible.”

To make up for this delay, Sony and Insomniac Games will be offering a port of PS2 title Ratchet: Deadlocked as a free download for the PS3 to anyone who purchased Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault for PS3. The digital version of Deadlocked will released alongside Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault for PS Vita.

Source: PlayStation Blog