Avalanche Studios is hiring for Contraband, confirming plans for post-launch live service support. Here’s what that means for the long-awaited Xbox exclusive.
Remember Contraband? That co-op open-world adventure set in a smuggler’s paradise, teased by Avalanche Studios all the way back in 2021? It’s been eerily quiet ever since that brief cinematic reveal, and with no recent updates, fans started to wonder whether the Xbox-exclusive project was quietly canceled. Well, guess what? Contraband is still alive and kicking, and it looks like Microsoft and Avalanche have long-term plans in store.A fresh job posting points to a living, breathing smuggler’s fantasy
A new job listing from Avalanche Studios reveals recent development activity around the game. The studio is on the hunt for a Product Lead to helm the post-launch life of Contraband. That’s right, not just development, but post-launch.
The role is described as central to planning, managing, and evolving Contraband’s “Live Service” strategy. It’s the first official indicator that the game is being built with live service elements in mind — and that’s a pretty big deal.Contraband is officially a Live Service game
In the eyes of many fans, the words “live service” can raise a few eyebrows. But in this case, it suggests one very important thing: Contraband is real. It’s progressing. And there’s a roadmap. According to the job description, the Product Lead will be responsible for:
Defining and executing the live service strategy
Managing content plans for the next 6 months
Overseeing player acquisition, engagement, and retention
Shaping monetization approaches
Leading Marketing, Community, and Analytics initiatives
This role is expected to prioritise the game’s post-launch development roadmap and ensure future updates hit performance metrics and community expectations.
