– Clutch is a narrative-driven open-world racing game from former Forza Horizon developers.
– The story follows two “racing prodigies” uncovering an underworld beneath the R1K racing series.
– Gameplay blends legal daytime racing with illegal nighttime street racing, including cop chases and gadgets.
– Features deep vehicle customization for both interior and exterior.
– Built on Unreal Engine 5; more details to be revealed at Summer Game Fest starting June 5.
New Studio Reveals First Project
Maverick Games, formed by a former Forza Horizon developer, has finally unveiled its debut title, named Clutch. This is a narrative-driven open-world racer, the team has been teazing the announcement for weeks now. They have shared some early details, with a bigger reveal planned for Summer Game Fest. The footage that’s been shown has some clips of the game, but its unclear if these represent actual gameplay moments or just pre-rendered cinematics, there is no label saying if its in-engine or real-time.
Story and Dual Worlds
Clutch centers on two siblings who are described as “racing prodigies”. They end up discovering a criminal underworld that lurks underneath the glitzy surface of the prestigious R1K racing series. The game appears to feature a day time legal racing environment, contrasted with a night time illegal street racing sceen. Players can expect police chases, various gadgets, car modifications, and many other features. This combination gives the game a vibe similar to Gran Turismo combined with classic Need for Speed titles like Underground and the Hot Pursuit series.
Customization and Technical Details
Maverick Games has also showed off the extensive customization that will be available to players, which includes both interior and exterior options for your vehicles. The game has been developed using Epic’s Unreal Engine 5. Currently, there is no release date or any platforms announced, but more information will be coming during the Summer Game Fest event starting on June 5th. The studio also posted a video on YouTube with more footage.
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