Samson Developer Liquid Swords Files for Bankruptcy

Studio faces administration and sale after staff report not receiving wages for two months.

Oct 18, 2026
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Samson Developer Liquid Swords Files for Bankruptcy

Liquid Swords, the studio behind the open-city crime simulator Samson, has declared bankruptcy. The company is currently under administration, with a buyer being sought for the studio and its assets.

This development follows allegations from staff members who claim they have not been paid for the past two months. The full impact of the bankruptcy on Samson's development and future release remains unclear as the administration process unfolds.

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