Chaotic Co-Op Dumpster Gang Coming to XBOX PC in December 2026

Dumpster Gang is a new co-op sandbox from Coyote House Games that leans hard into physics-driven mischief: 1-4 players control raccoons, break into buildings, steal snacks and junk, raid dumpsters, and generally make a mess while staying ahead of an exterminator. The game is slated for Xbox PC in December 2026 and will be available day one through Xbox PC Game Pass.

For developers, the interesting part is the design space it occupies. This is the same broad lane as other “friends-plus-chaos” games, but with a strong systemic hook: raccoon movement, climbing, scavenging, hideout customization, and wearable hats that grant abilities. That combination suggests a game built around readable physics, emergent co-op interactions, and a loop that can support both solo play and group improvisation.

Coyote House Games is a new studio, but the team brings relevant experience. Jake has nearly a decade of animation work for companies including Marvel and Warner Music, while Sam previously directed the multiplayer hit Midnight Ghost Hunt. Curve Games is publishing, which fits its existing portfolio of physics-heavy social games like Human Fall Flat and Wobbly Life.

The announcement also reinforces how crowded the co-op sandbox space has become, especially for games that rely on streamer-friendly chaos and strong character fantasy. The practical question for teams watching this space is less about the premise and more about execution: how well the movement, AI pressure, and progression systems hold up once players start abusing every edge case in the simulation.