Just Cause Dev Avalanche Closes Liverpool Studio And Lays Off Workers

In August, reports emerged that Microsoft had paused development on Contraband, a co-op smuggler game from Just Cause developer Avalanche. At the time, some sources noted that Microsoft put a "hold" on production rather than a full cancellation. But now, Contraband's fate appears to be sealed as mass layoffs at Avalanche have resulted in the closure of its Liverpool studio.Avalanche announced the news on its official site, and disclosed that it means 31 developers are losing their jobs. Per Unit