Maverick games unveils untitled open-world driving game on june 2

Independent studio Maverick Games, led by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, will finally reveal its highly-anticipated AAA open-world action-driving game on June 2 at 11am London BST.

Countdown livestream provides clues

In the lead-up to the announcement, the Maverick Games team has been hosting a unique countdown livestream from within a modified Fiat Multipla situated inside the Leamington Spa-based studio.

Over the past week, the team has shared a small series of tantalizing screenshots and cryptic clues hinting at possible features and the game's potential setting, fueling eager speculation among gamers.

Earlier this year, Amazon abruptly backed out of its publishing deal with Maverick Games for the untitled racer, raising concerns about the project's future. However, Brown swiftly reassured fans on social media that development was progressing strongly and the game's announcement remained on track.

Founded in 2022 by a core group of ex-Playground Games personnel, including Brown, producer Tom Butcher, and technical director Matt Craven, Maverick Games has been working on a