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Contraband

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Canceled

Release Date: cancelled

Action, Sandbox, Co-op, 60s and 70s, Xbox Exclusive, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

Contraband is an online co-op action game. Players control criminals operating in the 1970s who undertake robberies and smuggling assignments.

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Contraband is a co-op action game with an open world. The project was developed by Avalanche Studios, the authors of Rage 2, Mad Max and the Just Cause series, among others.

In Contraband, players take on the role of smugglers operating in the fictional Bayan State in the 1970s. During the game they also participate in robberies. The game offers both the story campaign and standalone adventures.

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Age restrictions: 18+

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Just Cause devs worked on a big project. Contraband was supposed to take us back to the 70s and let us step into the shoes of smugglers

Just Cause devs worked on a big project. Contraband was supposed to take us back to the 70s and let us step into the shoes of smugglers

After a wave of success, Avalanche Studios has found itself on a slippery slope. Although Contraband was a huge undertaking, the project will apparently never see the light of day.

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Christian Pieniazek

August 31, 2025

Just Cause devs worked on a big project. Contraband was supposed to take us back to the 70s and let us step into the shoes of smugglers
Fate of new open-world game from Microsoft's studios is reportedly on the line. Mad Max and Just Cause creators may not be telling the whole truth, though

Fate of new open-world game from Microsoft's studios is reportedly on the line. Mad Max and Just Cause creators may not be telling the whole truth, though

Development of the new game from Avalanche Studios, Contraband, has been stopped. According to unofficial reports, Microsoft has completely canceled it.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

August 8, 2025

Fate of new open-world game from Microsoft's studios is reportedly on the line. Mad Max and Just Cause creators may not be telling the whole truth, though
„Development has now stopped” on Contraband, Xbox and Avalanche Studios collaboration announced in 2021

„Development has now stopped” on Contraband, Xbox and Avalanche Studios collaboration announced in 2021

Today, Avalanche Studios announced that development has stopped on Contraband, a co-op open-world game in collaboration with Xbox, announced in 2021.

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Matt Buckley

August 7, 2025

„Development has now stopped” on Contraband, Xbox and Avalanche Studios collaboration announced in 2021
Contraband Delayed? Speculation About Just Cause Devs' Latest Game

Contraband Delayed? Speculation About Just Cause Devs' Latest Game

During an episode of their podcast, Youtuber Rand al Thor 19 and Jez Corden of Windows Central shared information about the alleged delat of Contraband from 2022 to 2023.

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Michal Ciezadlik

March 21, 2022

Contraband Delayed? Speculation About Just Cause Devs' Latest Game
Contraband From Just Cause 4 Devs May Focus on Vehicle Clashes

Contraband From Just Cause 4 Devs May Focus on Vehicle Clashes

According to the editor of Windows Central, the new game from Avalanche - Contraband - will be based on vehicle battles. The editor suggests the developers plan to reduce violence.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

February 19, 2022

Contraband From Just Cause 4 Devs May Focus on Vehicle Clashes
Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4

Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4

We learned that over 150 people are working on Contraband. That's 50% more than on Just Cause 4, Avalanche's previous title.

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Adrian Werner

December 6, 2021

Contraband is Made by Many More People Than Just Cause 4
Contraband - Just Cause Devs are Working on a Smuggling Action Game

Contraband - Just Cause Devs are Working on a Smuggling Action Game

Contraband, a co-op smuggling game from the creators of the Just Cause series, was announced at Microsoft's conference.

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Adrian Werner

June 13, 2021

Contraband - Just Cause Devs are Working on a Smuggling Action Game