Just Cause 5 “Would Be A No-Go,” Says Avalanche Co-Founder

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Christofer Sundberg, co-founder of Avalanche Studios and creative director at Liquid Swords, has dashed hopes for a new Just Cause game. He responded to discussions about canceled projects by stating that Just Cause 5 is unlikely to happen, as most of the key people who originally made the series no longer work at the studio. He explained on X (formerly Twitter), “#JC5 would be a no-go since extremely few from the original team are there still.”

Sundberg explained that several factors contributed to the issues with Just Cause 4, including his shift away from creative control towards more administrative tasks, problems with the publisher, and difficulties with the team’s structure. He believes Avalanche Studios needs to rediscover its innovative spirit and be willing to take bold risks, even if it means upsetting people and tackling projects others deem impossible.

The comments came as people started talking again about Contraband, a game being developed by Avalanche for Xbox that was first revealed in 2021 but later cancelled. Sundberg explained that he and his team originally pitched the idea to Microsoft back in 2017 and got it approved. He added that the game has changed significantly since then. Recent reports confirmed the game was put on hold, and the studio has since been cutting costs.

Ultimately, the creator believes Just Cause was more than just a game engine; it represented a playful, over-the-top design approach from a dedicated team. He worries that a direct sequel without that same spirit would become a predictable marketing effort rather than a truly improved game, and he doesn’t want to support that.

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2025-11-03 20:13