Just Cause Creator Revs Up With New Action Game Samson

GameSpot
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:52:00 +0000

Liquid Swords, founded by Just Cause creator Christofer Sundberg, has unveiled its debut action game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story. Players control Samson McCray, an aging criminal with a debt that increases over time. Unlike typical open-world crime games, players face physical limits on actions per day, impacting gameplay. The game emphasizes consequences and survival. Samson is set for release on PC in early 2026 via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

2025-12-04 | Destructoid: Just Cause studio founder’s first game under his new banner is Samson, a ‘consequence-heavy noir action game’ coming in early 2026

Samson: A Tyndalston Story is the debut game from Liquid Swords, founded by Christofer Sundberg, and is set to release in early 2026 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Players will embody Samson McCray, navigating a debt-driven narrative in a harsh city. The game features a unique Action Points system affecting player decisions and city interactions, alongside intense combat and vehicle gameplay. The announcement was made during the PC Gaming: Most Wanted show.

2025-12-04 | Gematsu: Liquid Swords announces ‘consequence-heavy noir action game’ Samson: A Tyndalston Story for PC

Liquid Swords has announced "Samson: A Tyndalston Story," a noir action game set for PC release in early 2026 at $24.99. Players control Samson McCray, navigating a city where debt and consequences shape every decision. The game emphasizes physical combat and a responsive environment, with a focus on survival and the impact of choices. Developed by a team with experience from the Just Cause series, it aims to deliver a raw, intense narrative experience.

2025-12-04 | Insider Gaming: Liquid Swords’ First Game, ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Looks Like a GTA Competitor

Liquid Swords has unveiled its debut game, "Samson: A Tyndalston Story," at the PC Gaming Show. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game is a gritty, narrative-driven open-world title reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne. Founded by Christofer Sundberg, the studio comprises talent from Avalanche and Rockstar Games. The trailer showcases a crime thriller atmosphere with striking visuals and muscle cars, positioning it as a strong competitor in the genre.

2025-12-05 | Rock Paper Shotgun: Samson, a gritty driveabrawler about duffing up dudes and drifting to defeat daily debt spikes, drops in 2026

Samson, a new driveabrawler from Liquid Swords, is set to release in early 2026. The game features a protagonist in debt navigating the fictional city of Tyndalston, engaging in brawls and driving muscle cars to meet daily quotas. Players will face various factions and uncover the protagonist's past while managing police chases. The game draws inspiration from titles like Mad Max, focusing on gritty urban chaos. It is available for wishlist on Steam.