Liquid Swords shuts down as Sundberg plans new studio
Founder Christofer Sundberg confirmed the closure of the Samson developer and said he intends to launch a new studio.
Christofer Sundberg has confirmed that Liquid Swords, the studio he founded in 2020, is shutting down, according to gamebusiness.jp. In the same statement he said he plans to found a new studio.
Sundberg cited market conditions and several bad management decisions as the causes of the closure, and said part of the responsibility is his. The parties involved are discussing how to continue supporting Samson properly.
Liquid Swords released the open-world action game Samson in April 2026. It received Mixed Steam reviews and a Metascore of 51 on PC from 33 reviews.
The console version of Samson launched overseas in September 2026 and was much more successful than the PC version, but not enough to keep the studio running.
Sundberg said the new studio would be built on a solid foundation suited to the current market, with details to be announced when activities resume.
Background
Sundberg co-founded Avalanche Studios and created the Just Cause series before establishing Liquid Swords in 2020. In October 2026, overseas reports said Liquid Swords had gone bankrupt.
Quick answers
What happened to Liquid Swords?
Founder Christofer Sundberg confirmed the studio is shutting down, citing market conditions and several bad management decisions.
When did Samson release?
Samson, Liquid Swords' open-world action game, launched in April 2026; the console version followed overseas in September 2026.
What is Christofer Sundberg doing next?
He said he plans to found a new studio suited to the current market, with details to be announced when activities resume.