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As Max in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge scrap, build a combat car, and battle raiders on foot and across the desert.
Released 01 Sep 2015
Build the Magnum Opus
Harpoon Enemy Cars
Smash Enemy Convoys
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.
Developed by Avalanche Studios · Published by Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment






You play as Max, a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic wasteland whose car has been taken. He sets out to rebuild his vehicle and pursue the Plains of Silence, crossing dangerous territory ruled by bandit gangs.
Explore the desert on foot and behind the wheel, scavenge supplies, fight raiders, raid camps, and take on enemy convoys. Combat shifts between close-quarters brawling and vehicle battles, where you can attack rival cars with mounted weapons and tools.
Scrap gathered across the wasteland funds upgrades for Max and his car, the Magnum Opus. Improving its engine, armor, weapons, and other parts changes how it performs, while clearing enemy-held locations helps reduce threats across the regions.
Players often enjoy the car combat and the gradual transformation of the Magnum Opus, with upgrades making exploration and battles feel more rewarding. Reviews also praise the driving, forceful hand-to-hand fights, and the wasteland’s desolate atmosphere. Some players find the repeated side activities and scrap collecting wearisome, especially when pursuing full completion.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 49 |
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| Players | 1 |
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| Multiplayer | The provided information identifies Mad Max as a single-player game. The store features list only single-player support. The description states that online functionality was retired on October 31, 2020, but no active multiplayer mode is described. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer-related mod support is mentioned. No evidence of modding affecting multiplayer is provided. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 73/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |