Clutch 2009

About

Clutch came out on June 2, 2009 for PC, then for PlayStation 3 on June 2, 2011. On Steam, 79% of 125 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

Clutch is a fast-paced arcade racing game which will challenge the resilience of anyone's nerves. You play as a person who has survived a catastrophe of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), while everyone else in the city has been transformed into a bloodthirsty zombie. You return to the abandoned city, looking for a way to change the zombies back into humans. The only way to survive is to move on fast armored vehicles. The player will complete different missions: racing, rescue and more to finally learn the truth.

Story

Set in the French Riviera - follow the story (written by Skins co-creator, Jamie Brittain) of Theo (Tosin Cole) and Cass Martial (Little Simz) through a thrilling adventure that sees them compete in the prestigous Riviera 1000 (R1K) by day, and the underground street-racing scene of the Midnight Collective by night. After Theo and Cass' troubled upbringing in the UK, they are adopted by former R1K superstar Ludo Martial (Gregory Montel) before earning their way to a pair of seats in the R1K. Following a spate of tragedies befalling the sport, R1K head George McBride (Peter Serafinowicz) shocks the racing world by introducing disruptive technology to avoid any more such disasters. However, this berths a divide in the integrity of the sport, calling Theo to the allure of the Midnight Collective. Trouble follows and after recruiting the services of fixer, Emery Whitman (Jane Perry), the underbelly of the city and R1K is blown wide open. Amongst the professional racing of the R1K and the style of the Midnight Collective, there are thousands of miles of diverse roads and terrain to explore, from breathtaking coastal highways to vibrant city streets. Blockbuster action, deep vehicle customisation, pursuits, getaways, innovative vehicle tech, and so much more - it's all in CLUTCH.

What is happening now

Clutch is an open-world action driving game from Maverick Games coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 31, 2027. The studio recently secured Focus Entertainment as its publisher after what the developers described as a challenging search process that included receiving unsuitable offers from other companies. Recent coverage has focused largely on hardware tied to the game's branding - HyperX has released multiple Clutch-branded controllers for PC and Xbox platforms, featuring responsive switches and advanced specs like Hall Effect sticks. Beyond the peripheral coverage, available details suggest the game pairs its open-world driving mechanics with a narrative component designed to complement the action, though specifics remain limited ahead of launch.