Clutch (2027)

The release date for Clutch is May 31, 2027, on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Developed by Maverick Games, this project marks the debut for a team composed largely of veteran developers from the Forza Horizon 5 creative staff.

The title focuses on a high-fidelity open world racing environment, aiming to replicate the technical polish and scale seen in the industry's top driving sims. With the former creative director of Playground Games at the helm, the primary draw is whether this new studio can successfully iterate on the established festival-style racing formula without the backing of a massive first-party budget. Fans of expansive map exploration and arcade-leaning physics should keep this on their radar. Buy this at launch if you want a fresh take on the open-road genre from proven experts.