Clutch
Open-world action driving from ex-Forza Horizon talent, spring 2027
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Clutch
CLUTCH is a cinematic open-world action driving game from Maverick Games, the independent studio founded by Mike Brown, the former creative director of Forza Horizon 5. It is set on the French Riviera and splits the player's life in two: sanctioned professional motorsport by day, and an underground world of street racing, getaway missions and pursuits by night.
The story follows siblings Theo and Cass Martial, caught between the prestige of the pro circuit and the underground scene, with a conspiracy spreading through the Riviera's racing world. The narrative is credited to Jamie Brittain, co-creator of Skins. Vehicle customisation, including so-called ClutchTech mods, goes beyond looks to shape performance.
Focus Entertainment announced on 24 August 2026 that it will publish the game. CLUTCH is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in spring 2027, though no exact release date has been announced.
What to expect from Clutch
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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Two lives, one open world
Professional motorsport by day and underground street racing, getaways and pursuits by night, across the French Riviera.
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A story-led campaign
A cinematic narrative about siblings Theo and Cass Martial, written by Jamie Brittain, co-creator of Skins.
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Deep customisation
Vehicle customisation that affects both appearance and performance, including ClutchTech mods.
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Veteran racing team
Maverick Games is led by Mike Brown, former creative director of Forza Horizon 5, and the game runs on a proprietary physics engine.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release window is spring 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.Focus Entertainment
- Focus Entertainment publishes the game; Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, develops it.Focus Entertainment
- The open world is the French Riviera, with coastal roads, mountains, gorges, vineyards and hilltop villages.Steam (Maverick Games / Focus Entertainment)
- The story centres on siblings Theo and Cass Martial, and the game mixes sanctioned racing by day with underground racing, getaway missions and pursuits by night.Steam (Maverick Games / Focus Entertainment)
- Vehicles can be customised, including ClutchTech mods, and the Steam page lists 14 languages and Steam Achievements, cloud saves and Family Sharing.Steam (Maverick Games / Focus Entertainment)
- The game was announced in June 2026 with a proprietary physics engine and a campaign built around the R1K circuit and the underground Midnight Collective.Gematsu
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only spring 2027 has been given. The Steam page itself says just 2027, and no day has been announced.
Multiplayer and monetisation
The Steam page lists single-player and multiplayer with cross-platform support and notes in-game purchases, while some press descriptions call the game solo-only with no microtransactions. These claims conflict, so treat both as unclear until the developer clarifies.
PC requirements
System requirements are listed as TBA on Steam.
Demo and price
No demo or price has been announced on the official page.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
5 June 2026
Story and cast details were scheduled for reveal at the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase. Gematsu
24 August 2026
Focus Entertainment announces it will publish CLUTCH. Focus Entertainment
Waiting for Clutch? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Forza Horizon 5
The open-world racer Mike Brown previously led as creative director, a close reference for the genre.
Forza Horizon 6
Another recent open-world racer built around a large driving playground and car collecting.
Need for Speed: Unbound
Street racing with a day-and-night structure, police pursuits and strong car customisation.
Need for Speed: Heat
Legal races by day and risky underground racing by night, with police chases.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
A glamorous open-world racer about luxury cars and a stylish island setting.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is CLUTCH released?
Spring 2027, according to Focus Entertainment. No exact date has been announced yet.
Which platforms is CLUTCH coming to?
PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam is listed as a store).
Who makes CLUTCH?
Maverick Games, an independent studio founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, with Focus Entertainment as publisher.
Where is CLUTCH set?
On the French Riviera, with coastal roads, mountains, gorges, vineyards and hilltop villages.
Does CLUTCH have multiplayer?
The Steam page lists multiplayer with cross-platform support, but press descriptions differ, so details remain unclear.