Screenshots Surface of UI Elements from Cancelled Avalanche studios Project, ‘Contraband‘
New screenshots have emerged showcasing user interface (UI) elements from Avalanche Studios’ cancelled project, Contraband. The images, recently shared online, offer 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, one image reveals a blurred background suggesting an in-game environment.
The leaked UI displays menus for recruitment and loadouts, hinting at core gameplay mechanics.the background visible in the recruitment menu 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 Studios, including the closure of its Liverpool division and staff reductions following the Contraband cancellation.
Avalanche Studios announced the cancellation of Contraband after several years in development, citing a shift in studio focus. The project was initially revealed in 2021 as a cooperative open-world extraction shooter set in a 1970s-inspired world, emphasizing a nocturnal setting and atmosphere conducive to smuggling operations.
The surfacing of these screenshots also comes as the future of AvalancheS 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’s current trajectory remains unclear within the evolving video game industry landscape.
