Just about a month after it was released on PS5, the developer behind Samson: A Tyndalston Story is reportedly bankrupt.

Liquid Swords launched the open world game for PC back in April of this year, but it didn't arrive on Sony's console until the 21st September. It's obviously starting to look like the title didn't do the necessary sales numbers.

At least in part, Samson's struggles will be down to its very mixed reception upon its initial release. Most review scores were lukewarm at best, and although the Swedish studio did issue a number of updates, the game never quite found its footing.

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According to Swedish news outlet Breakit, Liquid Swords racked up "months" of unpaid wages, with the state having to step in and provide financial support. Apparently, the internal hope is that the company will be bought out.

It's a shame, because despite its clear flaws, there's something fairly compelling about Samson at its core. It's a grimy crime drama with grounded action, but it was left undone by technical problems and a repetitive structure.

What I'm trying to say is that Liquid Swords could have built something better off the back of Samson — but now, who knows what the future holds for the team.

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[source breakit.se, via insider-gaming.com]