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Former Forza Horizon creative director reveals his studio's debut racer, which is still alive despite losing Amazon…
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, has officially revealed its debut racing game, Clutch. Despite losing its publishing deal with Amazon, the studio plans to showcase a full trailer during the Summer Game Fest on June 5. The game focuses on the love of driving and features sibling racing prodigies competing in the R1K series, with an open-world component and upgradeable cars.
Forza Horizon 6 rival Clutch is by many of the same devs and the writer of Skins
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, has unveiled its debut title, Clutch, an open-world racing game. The game features a story penned by Skins writer Jamie Brittian and utilizes a custom version of Unreal Engine 5 for authentic car customization and driving physics. Clutch is slated for a spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, aiming to compete with the Forza Horizon series.
PS5 Getting Intriguing Open World Action Game by Xbox Veteran
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, has announced Clutch, a new open-world driving action game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game promises a cinematic narrative blending professional racing with underground chase gameplay and is set to release in Spring 2027, with more details to be revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026.
Maverick Games Announces Clutch, A Big Open-World Driving Title Set for 2027 From Former Forza Devs
Maverick Games, an independent studio led by former Forza Horizon Creative Director Mike Brown, has announced its debut title, Clutch. This open-world driving game, scheduled for a 2027 release, will blend professional circuit racing with underground street races, featuring a narrative campaign and deep car customization. The game aims to innovate within the genre with its PvPvE open-world sandbox gameplay.
Debut Title From Former Forza Horizon Developers Sounds A Lot Like Forza Horizon, But With More Family
Maverick Games, founded by veterans of the Forza Horizon series, has revealed its debut title, Clutch. This open-world, narrative-driven racing game features sibling racers competing in a prestigious series that also serves as a front for underground racing. The game is set to release in spring 2027, with a trailer expected at Summer Game Fest.
MAVERICK GAMES REVEALS CLUTCH, A CINEMATIC OPEN-WORLD ACTION-DRIVING GAME WHERE THE PRO CIRCUIT AND UNDERGROUND STREET RACING COLLIDE, LAUNCHING IN SPRING 2027
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, has revealed its debut title, Clutch, an open-world action-driving game set to launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game blends cinematic narrative with underground street racing and pro circuit competition, featuring a deep vehicle customization system and a dynamic PvPvE world.
Maverick Games announces open-world action driving game Clutch for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Maverick Games, an independent studio founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, has announced Clutch, an open-world action driving game. The title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Former Forza Horizon Devs Announce Clutch, A “cinematic open-world action-driving game.”
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon developers, has announced its debut title, Clutch, a cinematic open-world action-driving game set for a 2027 release. The game will feature a strong narrative focus, extensive car customization, and detailed car damage modeling. The studio aims to offer a fresher take on the genre, differentiating itself from the Forza series.
Clutch Is a New PS5 Open World Racer from Ex Forza Horizon Devs
Maverick Games, a studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers, has announced its debut title, Clutch. This cinematic open-world action-driving game is set to release on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2027. The game will feature both traditional circuit races and sandbox gameplay with high-stakes pursuits, built on Unreal Engine 5.
Former Forza Horizon devs reveal Clutch, an open-world racer that blends classic battles for first place with the gadget-infused spectacle of action movie car chases
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, has revealed Clutch, a new story-led open-world racing game. The title blends traditional racing with action movie-style car chases and features in-depth visual customization options, including interchangeable parts and interior details.
Maverick Games’ New Open-World Driving Game Will Be Revealed in Under 12 Hours
Maverick Games is set to reveal its first project, a AAA open-world action-driving game, in less than 12 hours. The title is being led by Mike Brown, the former creative director of Forza Horizon 5.
Ex-Forza Horizon Devs Poised to Reveal New PS5 Racer Prior to Sony's State of Play
Maverick Games, a studio founded by ex-Playground Games director Mike Brown, is set to reveal its new PlayStation 5 open-world racing game on June 2nd. The studio, which includes other former Forza Horizon creatives, is working on a narrative-driven racer. While initially funded by Amazon, the studio is now independent, and there is speculation about a potential partnership with Sony, especially given the PlayStation 5's lack of exclusive racing titles outside of Gran Turismo 7.
Maverick Games Teases a Trailer With a Livestream of a Countdown
Developer Maverick Games has begun teasing an upcoming trailer for its narrative-led open-world driving game, with a livestream countdown currently set for over five days. The studio, founded by former Playground Games veterans, previously had a publishing agreement with Amazon Games, which was terminated earlier this year. Maverick Games is now in discussions with other publishers and expects to share more information later this year.
Forza Horizon Devs Undeterred as Maverick Games Hunts New Publisher
Amazon Games has ended its publishing deal with Maverick Games, a studio founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown. Despite losing Amazon's backing, Maverick Games is actively seeking a new publisher for its narrative-led open-world racing game, with development reportedly progressing strongly.
Amazon pulls the plug on ambitious racing game project from former Forza Horizon devs, but stresses the 'flexibility' to find a more suitable publisher
Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, a studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers. While development of Maverick's debut open-world driving game will continue, the studio is now seeking a new publishing partner. Amazon also announced a partnership with Crystal Dynamics for two new Tomb Raider games.
Amazon ditches open world driving title from Maverick Games
Amazon Game Studios has terminated its publishing agreement with UK studio Maverick Games for its upcoming open-world driving title. The decision is part of Amazon's strategic evolution to focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon team members, is now seeking a new publishing partner.
Amazon Ditches Ex-Forza Horizon Devs' AAA Open-World Racer
Amazon Games has reportedly dropped its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, a studio founded by ex-Sega executive Harinder Sangha and led by former Forza Horizon director Mike Brown. The company cited a strategic evolution to focus on projects leveraging Amazon's unique strengths. Despite this, Amazon will continue to publish upcoming Tomb Raider titles.
Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games
Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, stating the decision allows Maverick flexibility to find a partner better aligned with their game's market launch. Development of Maverick's unannounced driving game, planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, continues as planned with the studio seeking new publishing partners.
Amazon ditch publishing duties on ex-Forza Horizon devs' story-driven open-world racer
Amazon has ended its publishing deal with Maverick Games, a studio founded by ex-Playground Games developers. Maverick Games, led by creative director Mike Brown, is now seeking a new publishing partner for its story-driven open-world driving game. Amazon cited a narrowing of focus to the Tomb Raider franchise and its Luna streaming service for the decision.
Amazon abandons upcoming racing game from former Forza devs, as its departure from triple-A publishing continues
Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games for its upcoming narrative-led racing title. The decision is part of Amazon's broader strategy to exit the triple-A publishing space and focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon developers, is now seeking a new publisher for its open-world game.
