Avalanche Studios Restructures Amid Layoffs

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Avalanche Studios Group has laid off the entire Liverpool studio and reduced staff in Malmö and Stockholm, following Xbox’s cancellation of the cooperative open-world game Contraband. The layoffs aim to ensure the studio’s long-term success and refocus teams on ongoing projects. Avalanche reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality games to its communities despite workforce reductions.

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Sad news: Avalanche shuts down its Liverpool studio after Contraband’s cancellation, with Malmö and Stockholm teams also cut.

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Tough times for devs—studio says layoffs are to “ensure long-term success” while focusing on active projects.