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Termination of Publishing Deal
Amazon continues to scale back its gaming efforts, this time by ending a notable publishing deal. The Game Business reports that Amazon will no longer serve as the publisher for an upcoming open-world racing title from Maverick Games, a new studio composed of former Forza developers. The deal was originally announced in 2024.
Context of Amazon's Gaming Retreat
This news arrives as Amazon pulls back following years of attempts to establish itself as a gaming company. During last year's mass layoffs, Amazon announced its exit from MMOs, redirecting focus primarily to party games and its Luna streaming service. So far, these strategic shifts have encompassed offloading multiple projects.
