GamingPCThe new $25 action game from the creator of Just Cause arrives on April 8Samson: A Tyndalston Story will be a PC exclusive at launch.Matt TateContributing reporterThu, February 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM UTCWe’re still waiting for releases dates for Remedy’s in-development Max Payne remakes, but if you’re in need of a noir fix sooner than that, keep an eye on Liquid Swords’ , which just got a release date of April 8.The debut game from a new studio formed by creator Christofer Sundberg, looks like a tighter, more narrative-led experience than Avalanche’s proudly ridiculous open-world series, but no less packed with over-the-top action.You play as the eponymous Samson McRay, a man down on his luck and seriously in debt in the punishing city of Tyndalston."Samson is built on a simple, brutal truth: every day has a cost," said the developer in a press release."Debt grows with interest, and time is not on your side.
Each job burns a limited pool of Action Points, and every decision shifts how the city treats you— there are no do-overs.Players have to move forward because standing still makes everything worse."AdvertisementAdvertisementSundberg, who by his own admission has spent much of his career making "massive" games and sounds a bit worn out by it all, says his studio set out to make a bloat-free experience for "fans of gritty ‘90s action flicks," which will be music to the ears of anyone who likes blasting through a game in a handful of weekends.For more on gameplay, check out this recent developer diary focused on combat and driving sections.’s brevity is seemingly also reflected in its $25 price tag.
It will be a PC exclusive at launch (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), with no word on a console release right now.
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