Chaotic Co-Op Dumpster Gang Coming to XBOX PC in December 2026
Xbox and Curve Games announced *Dumpster Gang*, a co-op sandbox where players control raccoons causing mischief, arriving December 2026 on Xbox PC and PC Game Pass.
Curve Games and Coyote House Games unveiled *Dumpster Gang*, a chaotic co-op sandbox where players assume the roles of raccoons engaging in petty crimes like theft and vandalism. The game is scheduled for release on Xbox PC and PC Game Pass in December 2026. The developers, Jake and Sam, emphasized their focus on physics-driven chaos and multiplayer mayhem, drawing inspiration from their shared love of co-op gaming and raccoons. The title expands on mechanics such as scavenging, climbing, and customizing hideouts with scavenged loot, including wearable hats with unique abilities.
*Dumpster Gang* marks Curve Games’ latest foray into unconventional, physics-based titles following successes like *Human Fall Flat* and *Wobbly Life*. The developers highlighted their combined experience in animation and multiplayer game design, with Jake’s background in projects for Marvel and Warner Music and Sam’s prior work as game director on *Midnight Ghost Hunt*. The game’s premise stems from a playful office prank where Sam, dressed as a raccoon, attempted to steal office supplies, including a computer and a toupee.
The announcement was made during the Xbox broadcast at Gamescom 2026, positioning *Dumpster Gang* as a Day One title for Xbox PC Game Pass subscribers. Players can team up with up to three friends or play solo, navigating nighttime environments to execute raids, avoid an exterminator, and amass treasure. The game’s emphasis on cooperative mischief and raccoon-themed mechanics aims to deliver a lighthearted, sandbox experience centered on small-scale criminal antics.
Jake and Sam described *Dumpster Gang* as a fulfillment of their long-held dream to create a game where players embody raccoons’ nocturnal escapades. The title includes features such as eating trash, climbing structures, and customizing hideouts with scavenged items. Wearable hats with special abilities further enhance gameplay, allowing players to tailor their raccoon’s skills for subsequent rounds of chaos. The developers’ playful approach reflects their shared passion for co-op gaming and the whimsical premise of mischievous raccoons.