We’ve all got debts to pay, but some of them are so bad that they can inspire a whole new video game.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story is the first title from Liquid Swords, which is the new studio from former Avalanche Studios (Just Cause) founder, Christofer Sundberg, and it just debuted during the PC Gaming: Most Wanted show this afternoon.
In Samson, players take on the role of Samson McCray, who Liquid Swords described as “a man fighting to stay ahead of a crushing debt that tightens by the hour,” in a game that’s “built around debt, consequences, and survival in one of the most unforgiving cities imaginable.”
“We built Samson to strike fast and leave a mark,” Sundberg said in a press release. “It’s a raw, physical story with systems that push back at every turn. This is the start of what Liquid Swords stands for, and the team has delivered something with real teeth. We’ve come through a heavy cycle of change and sharpened every part of how we work. The entire industry is navigating pressure right now. Samson is our answer to that reality, a focused project built with intent, not excess. This is how we move forward.”
Sporting “grounded and punishing” combat, Samson has a unique system where “each job burns a limited pool of Action Points and every decision shifts how the city treats you,” with the dev warning that “there are no do-overs.”
The action-packed trailer and screenshots tease lots of vehicle gameplay along with some tough hand-to-hand combat, which sounds promising from a studio that’s comprised of devs who have worked on titles like Just Cause, Mad Max, PayDay, and Battlefield.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story is due to launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in early 2026, which is already filling up with several notable titles. It’s available to wishlist on Steam now.
Published: Dec 4, 2025 03:52 pm