Clutch preview: Former Forza Horizon devs' new open-world racer aims to challenge the genre in 2027
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Giovanni Colantonio
Summary
Polygon's preview of Clutch, an upcoming open-world racing game from former Forza Horizon developers, suggests it could be the first real competitor to Forza Horizon in the open-world racing genre. The game, planned for a 2027 release, aims to revolutionize the genre with new mechanics and design philosophy from developers who previously worked on the Forza Horizon series. The preview highlights how Clutch differentiates itself while honoring the open-world racing formula that made Forza Horizon popular.
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The game is being developed by ex-Forza Horizon developers who understand the genre intimately.
Clutch is planned for a 2027 release and could revolutionize the open-world racing genre.
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