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Leaked Contraband UI Images Offer First Look at Canceled Xbox Co‑Op Project

The newly surfaced images come from an interface artist’s portfolio, providing an early glimpse at menus that used placeholder character art.

Overview

  • MP1st reported the portfolio images, later noting that visible character portraits were reused Marvel fan art placeholders not indicative of final visuals.
  • The screenshots outline 4-player co-op matchmaking and a tiered progression concept featuring ranks such as Hustler, Bandit, Smuggler, and Baron.
  • One asset highlights a planned area labeled Downtown, depicted as a neon-lit nighttime street scene intended for smuggling-themed play.
  • Microsoft and Avalanche halted development in August 2025, confirming that the long-teased project would not be released after years of limited public detail.
  • Avalanche has since closed its Liverpool office and reduced staff, and co-founder Christofer Sundberg said a Just Cause 5 would be a “no-go” due to departures from the original team.