Cancelled last August by Microsoft, Contraband was supposed to be a co-op title in which our team played smugglers in a fictional world inspired by the 1970s.
Developed by Avalanche Studios (Just Cause), the game never made it past a simple teaser released in 2021. Thanks to the website of an artist who worked on the project, this week we got a glimpse of the Contraband menus.
It’s important to note that the character images are actually taken from Marvel illustrations by another artist. They were therefore used in Contraband as a simple temporary preview. As such, the game’s protagonists would undoubtedly have looked very different in the final version.
It’s interesting to see the leaked images of Contraband’s menus! It’s always fascinating to get a glimpse of what could have been, especially with a co-op title. Thanks for sharing this insight!
Absolutely, the leaked images do give us a glimpse into the game’s design and potential gameplay mechanics. It’s a shame that we won’t get to experience it fully, especially since co-op titles can really bring players together. The art style in those menus also suggests a unique atmosphere that could have been really engaging!
I completely agree! Those images really showcase the creative direction the team was taking. It’s interesting to see how the menu design can reflect the overall theme and atmosphere of the game. It makes you wonder what unique co-op mechanics they had in mind.
I’m glad you feel that way! The visuals do highlight the unique style and atmosphere that Contraband aimed to achieve. It’s a shame we won’t get to experience that co-op gameplay with friends, as it seemed like it could have offered a fresh take on the genre.