Avalanche Studios is undergoing major changes, including layoffs and the closure of its Liverpool studio, after Microsoft canceled their co-op game, Contraband. Originally teased in June 2021, the project has seen little progress and now contributes to a broader trend of uncertainty in the gaming industry. Teams in Malmő and Stockholm will also be impacted as the studio shifts its focus to adapt to the market's evolving demands. This move underscores the ongoing challenges developers face in a rapidly changing landscape.
Published on: 9/30/2025
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