Contraband: a cooperative heist game set in the 1970s

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Screenshot of conceptual art from Contraband showing a classic 1970s vehicle in an urban setting, with characters planning a heist at sunset.

Contraband: a cooperative heist game in the 1970s

Avalanche Studios presents Contraband, a video game that immerses you in an open world inspired by the aesthetics and spirit of the 1970s. The main proposal is an adventure designed from scratch for team play, where cooperation is key to planning and executing bold heists. 🚗💥

The engine that brings controlled chaos to life

The title runs on the Apex Engine, the studio's internal technology, specialized in creating vast worlds and complex physics systems. This engine processes realistic vehicle behavior and allows scenarios to be fully destructible during missions.

Key technology features:
  • Process advanced physics for vehicles, crucial for chases.
  • Allow environments to be destroyed, altering strategy in real time.
  • Create a persistent world where actions leave a lasting mark.
The Apex Engine transforms every mission into a dynamic scenario, where a miscalculation with explosives can completely change the plan.

Cooperate to survive and triumph

The core experience of Contraband revolves around organizing complex heists with other players. The open world is not just a backdrop; it is a space to explore, prepare every detail of the mission, and face the unpredictable consequences of your actions.

Pillars of cooperative gameplay:
  • Plan the heists with your team, assigning roles and tasks.
  • Execute missions in an environment that reacts dynamically.
  • Explore a world inspired by the 70s, which influences fashion, vehicles, and stories.

Total immersion in an iconic era

The setting is not limited to the visual. The tone, emergent narratives, and sense of risk seek to capture the essence of the era's heist movies. If you ever imagined living one of those stories with friends, where planning mixes with absolute chaos, Contraband is shaping up to be that experience. 🎬🔫