THE TRUTH ABOUT: Liquid swords - The Untold Story

Open-world crime game Samson beats up a bunch of bugs in a new patch, as developer admits it 'released a game with flaws'

"We are listening to everyone's feedback."

PC Gamer · Apr 12

Amid harrowing reviews, Samson devs promise to fix ‘unacceptable’ bugs and issues: ‘We are listening to everyone’s feedback’

Perhaps we're looking at 2026's redemption story, if it doesn't end up like Highguard.

Destructoid · Apr 9

As Just Cause lead's new action game stumbles to mixed reviews, director promise fixes for "unacceptable" bugs and performance woes: "Samson is here to stay"

A sweeping patch is on its way tomorrow

GamesRadar · Apr 9

'There are times when you want to put GTA down and pick up something else,' Samson studio founder says: 'I think there's a space for us there'

Comparisons are inevitable, but Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg sees his rough-and-tumble crime sim as a more of a side game than a GTA competitor.

PC Gamer · Apr 3

Open world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: 'It's become more unique'

After "the reality of the industry hit," the studio pivoted to a new structure and fist-focused combat.

PC Gamer · Apr 2

Just Cause dev co-founder says the studio got too big and 'numbers focused,' so he quit and made a $25 open world crime brawler

"We're not here to create funky business models, we're here to create great games," says Christofer Sundberg of his new studio and game, Samson.

PC Gamer · Feb 26

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

Pay your debts.

Destructoid · Dec 4, 2025

Former Just Cause director will reveal his Max Payne-style game on Dec. 4

Christofer Sundberg is bringing his expertise to make the first post-Avalanche open-world game.

Dot Esports · Nov 28, 2025

Just Cause 5 would be a 'no go' according to the series' creator, as 'extremely few from the original team' remain at Avalanche Studios

Though he caveats this is a "qualified guess".

PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2025

"Mad Max ... Payne": Former Just Cause boss's new studio channels Max Payne in apocalyptic teaser trailer showing a grungy open world

Mad Max Payne, yes

GamesRadar · Oct 28, 2025