Avalanche's game Contraband has been cancelled, which was previously in development for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game, which was announced in 2021, was described as a co-op smuggler's paradise set in the 1970s. Sources indicate that active development has stopped but the project remains on hold. Microsoft's recent layoffs affected 9,000 employees, including those in the Xbox division, prompting a review of its game portfolio and further cancellations, despite the company's strong business performance and a substantial investment in AI.
Avalanche has "stopped active development" on Contraband but hasn't officially labeled it as cancelled. The game has been in development for five years.
Contraband was designed as a co-op smuggler's paradise set in a 1970s fictional world, drawing inspiration from the era's music.
Microsoft's recent layoffs affected 9,000 employees, including some in Xbox, leading to multiple game cancellations and at least one studio closure.
Despite substantial cuts, Microsoft's business remains strong, with CEO Satya Nadella referring to the situation as the "enigma of success."
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