Samson: an action-adventure game with irreversible decisions will be released on PC on April 8

On April 8, 2026, the independent studio Liquid Swords will release the action adventure Samson: A Tyndalston Story on personal computers. The game will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store for about $25. The debut project from the Stockholm-based studio, it combines elements of action and storytelling in an urban setting.

Plot and setting

The action takes place in the city of Tyndalston — a harsh urban space, where the main character named Samson returns after a long absence, writes xrust. The city has shaped his character through violence and hardship, and now Samson must pay off a growing debt to dangerous people. They are using pressure on his sister to speed up the process. Every morning the hero receives a new quota, and the debt increases hourly. The story focuses on family secrets and attempts to correct the past before the deadline. The city is divided into hostile areas with alleys, rooftops and industrial zones, where every action affects the environment.

Gameplay features

The player controls Samson in third person. The basis is close combat using momentum, the environment and available means. Cars act not as decoration, but as weapons: chases turn into collisions, drifts and destruction. The Action Point system allows you to spend limited points on missions and tasks — the choice is irreversible. If chaos gets out of control, the city responds by increasing legal pressure. Skills progress through a tree with over 25 upgrades for melee combat and driving. The world reacts to the player's decisions: faces, factions and streets change depending on progress. The developers emphasize the absence of unnecessary content — the project is focused on intensity and dynamics without protracted elements.

Who is behind the project

Liquid Swords Studio was founded in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, known as the creator of the Just Cause series and founder of Avalanche Studios. This is his first project after selling his previous company. The team is based in Stockholm and follows a “zero-nonsense” approach — without unnecessary complications in development. The game uses Unreal Engine 5, but the emphasis is on mechanics rather than scale. There is no Russian localization; the interface and subtitles are available in English and several European languages. Minimum system requirements include 16 GB of RAM, an SSD drive and an NVIDIA GTX 1070 or equivalent graphics card.

Developer Quotes

“Samson is not a GTA or an AAA project. This is a focused mid-budget game, built on intensity rather than scale, and priced accordingly,” studio founder Christofer Sundberg said in an interview.

“This is a focused, tight chapter in his story, created with intention, without frills or filler. He didn't come back for fun. He returned because only here can he break out,” says the official description of the game on the developer’s website.

Development context

Liquid Swords comes to market at a time when the industry is going through changes after a wave of major investments and layoffs. Sundberg invested its own money and brought on a minority partner to maintain its independence. The debut project reflects a desire to return to the roots: a tight game loop where debt and daily quotas constantly hang over the player, not just a storyline. Tyndalston is intended to be a living world with the potential for future stories where different characters can develop their own arcs. This distinguishes the project from typical open worlds with an emphasis on freedom — here every fight and chase has weight and consequences.

Consequences and plans for the future

The release will begin exclusively on PC, but in the future the game will be released on consoles. Irreversible decisions and mounting debt create tension that the developers say should make each playthrough unique. The success of the debut will determine the future of the franchise: the studio is already considering Tyndalston as the basis for several narratives. For players, this means that on April 8, there will be an opportunity to immerse themselves in gritty urban action without exaggerated promises — only mechanics, history and a city that does not forgive mistakes. The price and focus on intensity position the project as an affordable option for those looking for fast-paced action with elements of adventure and drama.

Xrust Samson: an action adventure with irreversible decisions will be released on PC on April 8