Screenshots Surfaceโข of UI Elements from Cancelled Avalanche studios Project, ‘Contraband‘
New screenshots have emerged showcasing โuserโฃ interface (UI) elements from Avalanche Studios’ cancelled project, Contraband. The images,โฃ recently shared online, offerโ a rare glimpse into the growth of the cooperative open-world extraction shooter before its abrupt cancellation in April 2024.While primarily focused on UI design,โ one imageโฃ reveals a blurred background suggesting an in-game environment.
The โขleaked UI displaysโ menus for recruitment and loadouts, hinting โขat core gameplay mechanics.the background visible in the recruitment โขmenu depicts a dimly lit, crate-filled location, strongly suggesting a safe house or central hub area for players. This discovery arrives amidst significant restructuring within Avalanche โStudios, including theโ closure of its Liverpool division and staffโข reductions following the Contraband cancellation.
Avalanche Studios announced โthe cancellation โขof Contraband after several years in development, citing a shift in studio โขfocus. The project was initially revealed in 2021 as aโ cooperative open-world extraction shooter set in a 1970s-inspired world, emphasizingโ a nocturnal setting and atmosphere conducive toโ smuggling operations.
The surfacing of these screenshots alsoโค comes as the future of AvalancheSโ Just Cause franchise remains uncertain. Reports indicate that Sumo Digital was developing a fifth Just Cause installment before its cancellation, leaving fans questioning the series’ continuation.The studio’sโ current trajectory remains unclear within the evolving video game industry landscape.
