Amazon Games reached an agreement with Maverick Games to publish their new AAA open-world driving game. The upcoming title, which is releasing on Xbox Series X, PC, and PlayStation 5, will also be a narrative-led experience. While we don't know much about the game yet, we do know that Maverick Games was founded in 2022 by a team of people who worked on the Forza Horizon series.
Amazon Games Signs Publishing Deal With Maverick Games To Make Open World Narrative-Led Driving Game
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Today, Amazon Games announced that it reached an agreement with developer Maverick Games to publish their upcoming AAA title. So far, we know the developers plan to launch the game for the latest generation of systems, including PS5, XSX, and PC. Furthermore, we know the game will be an open-world, narrative-led experience. Maverick Games, founded in 2022 by former Forza Horizon team members, plan to develop this game with no release date or window mentioned.
Mike Brown, studio head and creative director of Maverick Games, was the former creative director of the Forza Horizon franchise. Now, he'll get the chance to lead his team in creating a brand-new experience for players to enjoy. Amazon Games also gets to work with a team of dedicated and experienced developers to boost their gaming platform.
Article Continues BelowChristoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games, spoke about his excitement to work with Maverick Games. He said “In our ongoing global search for talented teams who are building compelling titles that players will love, Maverick Game stood out as a studio that can deliver on all fronts. Mike [Brown] and his team are the total package – proven game developers who are masters at their craft and aren't content with the status quo. Their vision for this game is fresh and innovative. We're looking forward to working alongside them to bring it to players around the world.
Brown also took an opportunity to speak about the new agreement. “We founded Maverick Games with a clear vision: to build a developer-first studio that would foster an environment of creativity and risk-taking. This approach empowers our team to produce the most exceptional work of their careers. And ultimately, that means creating a game that our players are going to fall in love with.”
Amazon Games seeks to increase its gaming portfolio with new and exciting projects. Between the next major Tomb Raider game and a Lord of the Rings MMO, they have some things in the works that could be major hits.
Overall, that includes everything we know about the game so far. We look forward to hearing more news from both Amazon and Maverick Games on this upcoming title. We look forward to hearing more about all these titles in the coming months.
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