Amazon Steps Back From Publishing Maverick Games' Upcoming Driving Project
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Amazon Games has dropped publishing duties for Maverick Games' upcoming open-world driving project to focus on internal priorities like Luna and Tomb Raider, though the studio intends to show gameplay later this year.
Amazon Games has officially parted ways with Maverick Games, stepping back from publishing the studio's anticipated open-world driving project. According to a report by The Game Business, the decision comes as Amazon refines its strategic focus toward large-scale internal properties, pointing specifically to the recent relaunch of the cloud gaming service Luna and the ongoing Tomb Raider partnership with Crystal Dynamics as primary operational priorities.
For Maverick Games, the split does not mean the end of the road. The UK-based studio, founded by industry veterans including several key alumni from the Forza Horizon series, confirmed that development on the project is continuing as planned. The team aims to show off actual gameplay and share more details about the title later this year, keeping community anticipation high despite the sudden publisher shift.
Incidents like this highlight the unpredictable nature of traditional publishing partnerships in modern game development. While losing a major backer like Amazon creates immediate hurdles, independent studios often find new agility when self-publishing or securing alternative funding models. For players tracking the driving genre, the real test will be what Maverick shows in the coming months, and whether the studio can deliver the high-octane experience their pedigree promises.
Originally reported by Luke Reilly on IGN South Africa, you can read the full story on their official site.
Tags: Maverick Games, Amazon Games, Gaming Industry, Driving Games, Industry News
Original article: IGN South Africa