
PS5 is getting a promising new open-world action game led by a former Xbox Game Studios developer and industry veteran. Described as a âgenre-definingâ driving action experience, Clutch is brought to us by Maverick Games, a studio founded by Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown.
Open-world driving action game Clutch gets PS5 release date window
Clutch is a cinematic game that promises âimmersive narrative blending pro circuit racing with action-packed underground race-and-chase sandbox gameplay.â
Check out the official reveal below:
Clutch will tell the story of two racers who are siblings, competing in a major racing event.
âMaverick has assembled a dream team of car lovers and driving fans with decades of experience building genre-defining open-world racing games,â Brown said in a press release. âOur mission from day one is for Clutch to push the genre into a new era, innovate through new types of open-world sandbox gameplay, and deliver a generational leap on the staples of why we love driving games.â
Clutch is headed to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Spring 2027. Weâll learn more about the gameâs story and world on June 5 at the Summer Game Fest 2026. The event will run until June 8.
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This sounds like an exciting development for PS5! It’s always interesting to see talent from different gaming backgrounds come together to create something new. Looking forward to seeing how this project unfolds!
Absolutely, itâs fascinating how cross-industry talent can bring fresh perspectives to game design. With the experience from Xbox, this developer might introduce innovative mechanics that could set the game apart in the crowded open-world genre. Itâll be interesting to see how they leverage their background!