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Climax Racing
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Climax Racing

A British video game developer specializing in racing games, known for the ATV Offroad Fury series and MotoGP.
Racing
Driving
Founded
1998
HQ
Brighton, United Kingdom
Parent
Climax Group
Known for
Racing / Arcade
10
Games
2000–2006
Years
5
Platforms
$7.92
Ø CIB
+13.1%
24M change

About

Climax Racing was a development division of Climax Studios that gained prominence for its high-quality racing titles. The studio developed the critically acclaimed ATV Offroad Fury (2001) for the PlayStation 2, establishing a major off-road racing franchise. They also developed the MotoGP series (2002) and the racing game Crash (2002) before eventually being acquired and rebranded as Black Rock Studio.
The studio's foundational work on the ATV Offroad Fury franchise began with the development of ATV Offroad (2000), setting a new standard for terrain-based physics and off-road simulation. This culminated in the landmark release of ATV Offroad Fury (2001). The game's massive commercial success led to several specialized versions, including ATV Offroad Fury [Not For Sale] (2001) and ATV Offroad Fury [Not For Resale] (2001) for promotional bundles, as well as a permanent spot in the PlayStation budget lineup as ATV Offroad Fury [Greatest Hits] (2001). These releases solidified the franchise's signature gameplay, which combined free-roaming environments, waypoint races, and a complex aerial stunt system.
Simultaneously, the developer branched into two-wheeled motorsports with MotoGP (2002), a critically praised simulation that later received a budget reissue as MotoGP [Classics] (2002). During this same period, the team diversified their racing portfolio with Crash (2002), a demolition-derby style game that emphasized vehicular destruction. Through these specific titles, the studio established a reputation for mastering diverse handling models, from the arcade-style physics of the ATV Offroad Fury franchise to the precise, simulation-grade controls of their motorcycle games.

Key People

Tony Beckwith
Founder
Karl Jeffery
Group Executive

Company History

Former names
Climax Brighton

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