Contraband, a co-op heist shooter revealed in 2021, has been officially canceled according to Bloomberg. The game was intended to be a flagship exclusive for Xbox Series X/S, developed by Avalanche Studios using their Apex Engine. Despite job postings indicating production, it never resurfaced, leading to speculation about its status. The cancellation occurred alongside layoffs in Microsoft's gaming division, with head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty stating that several projects, including perfect Dark and Everwild, were stopped to realign priorities and optimize resources.
Contraband was positioned as a key next-gen exclusive for Xbox Series X/S, developing with Avalanche Studios' advanced Apex Engine to exploit unique console capabilities.
After years of speculation and uncertainty, Bloomberg reports that the co-op heist shooter Contraband has now officially been canceled amid mass layoffs at Microsoft.
Matt Booty outlined the cancellation of Contraband along with other projects in a letter to staff, emphasizing a priority realignment within Xbox Game Studios.
The departure of Omar Shakir from Avalanche in 2023 raised further questions regarding the project's status, ultimately leading to its cancellation.
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