Liquid Swords, the Swedish studio behind the action title Samson, has entered bankruptcy proceedings. An administrator has been appointed to manage the studio's affairs and is actively attempting to locate a potential buyer for both the company and its existing assets, leaving the studio's future in limbo.
- Liquid Swords is now in formal bankruptcy, with an administrator handling the process.
- The studio's IP and operations are being shopped to prospective buyers.
- Samson's development status remains unclear following the financial collapse.
Another mid-sized studio's collapse underscores ongoing financial instability in game development, with implications for affected staff and any projects in active development.
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GamingBolt
· 12h ago
Samson Studio Liquid Swords Has Gone Bankrupt
A report has noted that the studio hasn't been able to pay its employees for several months, and that the workers can now get state support.
Eurogamer
· Oct 18, 15:21 UTC
Samson dev Liquid Swords has reportedly gone bankrupt
Swedish studio Liquid Swords, maker of action game Samson, has reportedly been put into bankruptcy.
PC Gamer
· Oct 18, 09:50 UTC
Liquid Swords, developer of open-city crime sim Samson, has gone bankrupt following staff claims that they haven't been paid in two months
The administrator is currently seeking a buyer for the studio and its assets.