FTS: Focus Entertainment to Publish "CLUTCH," an Open-World Racer Coming Spring 2027 to PC, PS5 & XSX

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FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT PUBLISHING PARTNERS WITH MAVERICK GAMES
 TO PUBLISH CLUTCH, THE FORZA HORIZON VETERANS' NEXT OPEN-WORLD RACING GAME

PARIS – Aug. 24, 2026  – Focus Entertainment is pleased to announce a major publishing partnership with Maverick Games, an independent developer founded by award-winning game creators, for CLUTCH. The agreement strengthens Focus Entertainment’s portfolio with its first entry into the open-world racing space, driven by a shared ambition to deliver a standout experience and establish CLUTCH as a major new racing IP. CLUTCH is scheduled for release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

CLUTCH puts players inside the double life of a new generation of racing outsiders - competing at the highest level of professional motorsport by day and entering a dangerous underground world of racing, reputation and pursuit by night.

With an original story from Jamie Brittain, co-creator of Skins, CLUTCH brings a new level of character-driven, cinematic storytelling to the open-world driving experience, alongside deep vehicle customization that gives players the freedom to express their style and shape their progression.

"At Focus, we look to partner with creators who are redefining their genre. Mike Brown and his team are regarded as one of the defining creative voices in the racing genre, and CLUTCH embodies exactly the creative ambition Focus Entertainment wants to champion," said Vincent Chataignier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Focus Entertainment Publishing.

"We founded Maverick Games to build the open-world racing experience we'd dreamed about for years. Focus shares our creative bar and our ambition for CLUTCH, and we can't wait for players everywhere to discover this world," said Mike Brown, Founder & CEO of Maverick Games.

More information about CLUTCH is available on ClutchGame.com and on Steam.

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Take Chances, Take Victories – Lay it on the line in the Speedhunter Showdown by day, competing to win bank in race, drift, and off-road events. Then take on the city by night and hit up underground street races to build your reputation. Only watch your back when it comes to cops, because when the sun goes down you’re not the only one breaking the rules. The thrills never stop as you face big risks that are sure to get your blood pumping.

Be Unruly, Be Expressive – With even more options to customize your stable of cars as well as personalize your identity behind the wheel, this isn’t the time to hold back - be unique and make sure everyone knows who you are. And that means your wheels too - tune your car’s performance and handling to suit your style then build a crew of online friends and hit the streets to wreak havoc across Palm City. And if anyone tries to stop you... that’s when the real fun starts.

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Download the Bathurst Track Pack to receive two routes to race at Australia's famous Mount Panorama, Motor Racing Circuit Bathurst. You’ll also receive two cars packing raw power under the hood - the Nissan Skyline GT-R Group A (R32) and Ford Sierra RS500 - and the stunning Ford Racing Ute.

Download the Spa-Francorchamps Track Pack to receive four routes to race at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit plus two incredible endurance cars - the Aston Martin V12 Zagato (N24) and BMW Z4 GT3.

          

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