Samson developer Liquid Swords reportedly bankrupt, seeking buyer
Staff at the Swedish studio have reportedly gone unpaid for several months, and around 30 employees will receive state support, per Insider Gaming.
Liquid Swords, the Swedish studio behind the open-world action game Samson, has reportedly gone bankrupt, according to Swedish local media as relayed by Insider Gaming. Employees have reportedly gone unpaid for several months, and around 30 staff will receive state support. The studio is reportedly looking for a buyer.
Liquid Swords has not announced the bankruptcy on its own channels. Its official X account was still posting about a play guide on October 9, and no statement on the reported insolvency had appeared as of the article's publication.
Samson launched in April 2026 on Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S outside Japan. As of October 17, 2026, it holds a Metascore of 51 on PC from 33 reviews and a Mixed rating on Steam.
The studio was founded in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, co-founder of Avalanche Studios, who is known for creating the Just Cause series. Ahead of Samson's release, Liquid Swords said it did not intend to compete with GTA while building its crime-city open-world game, and reports had already emerged during development that the studio's business situation was worsening.
Quick answers
Is Liquid Swords shutting down?
Swedish local media, as relayed by Insider Gaming, reported that the studio has gone bankrupt and is looking for a buyer. Liquid Swords has not announced this itself.
What platforms is Samson available on?
Samson is available on Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S outside Japan.
How is Samson reviewing?
As of October 17, 2026, Samson holds a Metascore of 51 on PC from 33 reviews and a Mixed rating on Steam.