The Liquid Swords bankruptcy marks another case in the games sector: the Swedish studio behind the open-world action game Samson entered bankruptcy proceedings, according to specialized outlets and the Swedish site Breakit.
The bankruptcy order was reportedly issued by the Stockholm District Court on October 12, 2026. Around 30 employees are affected. The Swedish state is expected to cover unpaid salaries through the state wage guarantee, and the bankruptcy administrator is seeking a buyer for the studio.
Studio and game context
Liquid Swords was founded in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, co-founder of Avalanche Studios (Just Cause). Samson: A Tyndalston Story launched on PC on April 8, 2026, and on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 21. Reviews were mixed, with frequent complaints about bugs, performance, and technical issues at launch.
Reports indicate the team went months without salary, leading the employees themselves to petition for the company's bankruptcy. Sundberg had publicly acknowledged that the launch shipped with flaws without detailing the reasons.
Why it matters
The case adds to a wave of layoffs and closures in the games sector in 2026. Recently Xbox confirmed further cuts, and other independent studios face similar funding and post-launch difficulties. For players, Samson remains available in stores, but the future of support and possible updates remains uncertain while the bankruptcy process continues.
So far there is no official confirmation of a buyer or of the project continuing under new management.
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