Amazon Games abandons plan to publish Maverick Games-developed open-world driving game

Amazon Games has abandoned its previously announced plan to publish Maverick Games‘ narrative-led, open-world driving game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, according to a The Game Business report. The game itself is still in development, and Maverick Games is in “active dialogue” with potential publishing partners. More information will be announced later in 2026.

“As part of our strategic evolution to focus on projects that leverage Amazon’s unique strengths and scale, including the recent re-launch of Luna and our Tomb Raider franchise partnership with Crystal Dynamics, we have decided to release Maverick Games from their publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios,” an Amazon Games spokesperson told the website.

“We have tremendous respect for the Maverick Games team and the compelling narrative-led driving experience they’re creating. This decision allows Maverick Games the flexibility to find a publishing partner whose strategic priorities are better aligned with bringing their game to market. We’re proud of what we accomplished together during our partnership and wish them every success in the future.”

Maverick Games co-founder Mike Brown and studio head Harinder Sangha added, “We’re grateful to Amazon Games for their partnership and collaboration. Development of our debut title continues to progress as strongly as planned. We’re in active dialogue with partners who share our long-term ambition for the [intellectual property] and look forward to sharing more later this year.”