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Amazon Drops Ex-Horizon Devs' Racing Game
25 Feb
Summary
- Maverick Games, founded by ex-Forza Horizon director, is seeking a new publisher.
- Amazon Game Studios ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games.
- The untitled racing game remains in development with former Playground Games veterans.
Maverick Games, established in 2022 by Mike Brown, the former creative director of the Forza Horizon series, is actively seeking new publishing partners for its debut title. Amazon Game Studios recently ended its publishing agreement with the UK-based studio. This decision was attributed to Amazon's strategic shift towards projects that align with its unique strengths, such as its Luna streaming service and the Tomb Raider franchise partnership.
The untitled open-world racing game, developed by a team of ex-Playground Games veterans, continues its development. Amazon expressed respect for Maverick Games and the narrative-led driving experience they are creating, stating the decision allows Maverick flexibility in finding a publisher better aligned with their market goals. Amazon's gaming ventures have seen mixed success, with some titles like Crucible vanishing quickly and others like New World facing ongoing development. The shutdown of King of Meat on April 9, 2026, also highlights recent challenges.
The company still has upcoming Tomb Raider games in its release pipeline. Maverick Games aims to deliver a premium, AAA experience with its new title, a goal that had initially attracted Amazon's attention. The studio is now in active dialogue with potential new publishing partners to bring their ambitious racing game to market.
