During the Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase, Maverick Games unveiled the first look at its open-world action-driving game Clutch’s blockbuster original story and star-studded cast in the debut cinematic trailer.
Clutch puts players in the driver’s seat as Theo Martial, played by Tosin Cole (Supacell, Doctor Who), a heroic driver living a double life competing in elite sanctioned racing by day, and descending into an underground street racing scene by night. Alongside his sister Cass Martial, played by Little Simz (Top Boy, Venom: Let There Be Carnage), Theo must shed light on a shadow cast over the French Riviera and its iconic racing scene. Additionally, actors Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy, Shaun of the Dead), Gregory Montel (Call My Agent!, The Killer), Kieron Moore (Boots, Code of Silence) and Jane Perry (Returnal, Hitman) will take on leading roles in Clutch’s cinematic story written by acclaimed Skins co-creator Jamie Brittain.
The stage of Clutch is set during the Riviera 1000 (R1K) racing tournament, the single most prestigious event in all motorsports. Star driver Theo Martial (Tosin Cole) is on track to round out his extraordinary rise to success under the tutelage of his adoptive father, previous R1K superstar Ludo Martial (Gregory Montel). But in the final moments of the race, a terrible accident occurs, changing the course of the R1K and the dreams of Theo, Ludo and Theo’s sister, teammate and rival, Cass (Little Simz). George McBride (Peter Serafinowicz), the custodian of the R1K, shocks the racing world by announcing the introduction of a new technology to ensure this tragedy is never repeated. A divide among R1K drivers leads Theo to the Midnight Collective, an underground street racing subculture lighting up the streets of the French Riviera. Trouble continues to tail Theo, and when he seeks the help of fixer Emery Whitman (Jane Perry), the underbelly of the R1K is smashed wide open. Players must use their thirst for speed, and ingenuity to break the rules, uncover clues and getaway in style to unmask those really pulling the strings.
Clutch’s expansive open-world world is inspired by the iconic and glamorous Mediterranean coastline of the French Riviera. Featuring miles of diverse roads and terrain, players will weave through vibrant city streets, conquer dramatic mountain switchbacks and unleash top speed on breathtaking coastal highways. From professional racing to action-packed underground race-and-chase sandbox gameplay, every road offers new opportunities for rivalry, pursuit and escape in a world where speed and style collide.
Clutch is set to release in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.