Samson: A Tyndalston Story, the debut title from the brains behind the Just Cause series, is fast approaching, and it looks like everything action fans have been wanting. Developed by Liquid Swords, a studio started by Avalanche Studios founder Christofer Sundberg, Samson blends the free-roam open world of Grand Theft Auto with the brutal, high-octane combat of the team’s other renowned game, Mad Max.
The developers have said that while they do not glorify violence and mature themes, they do not “shy away” from them either, so expect a brutal, bloody affair. So, what’s it about and why should you care? Here’s everything you need to know about Samson – from the release window and price, to what platforms it’ll be coming to. Brace for impact.
Samson release window confirmed
Samson will be releasing in “early 2026”, the studio confirmed in a statement on Steam. This means we’d expect to see it released any time between January and the end of June, although we’d hope it’ll land around March. The game is currently available to be wishlisted on Steam, and while no date is given, the release date on the Steam page reads “coming soon”.
What’s Samson about?
Set in the 90s, Samson takes place in a fictional city called Tyndalston and sees you take control of the titular character and ram, drift and smash your way through an intense 10-hour campaign as you look to pay off a mounting debt. He’s a “seasoned enforcer” who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
“Reminiscent of John McClane from Die Hard, when the stakes are against him, in the heat of the moment, he will need to improvise with the things around him. Even if that means slamming his own car into another to take them down,” a blog post from the devs reads. Cars can be used to run down enemies or even set traps, with the speed and mass of the vehicles dictating the damage they cause.
“Also, cars don’t just die,” the devs wrote. “Like real cars, they are made up of parts, and each part can break down, changing how the car behaves, sometimes with deadly consequences. Tires can pop, reducing grip; wheels can be damaged, causing steering to be offset, and even come off completely, leading to barrel rolling takedowns at speed!”
One key difference between Samson and other, similar games, is that you’re not able to pull civilians out of cars, which was deliberate. “You can drive any vehicle, though stealing one may attract attention. You cannot drag civilians out of cars. That line is intentional,” they said. Just be careful, as cops will pursue you if they spot you stealing a parked car.
With every day, the debt grows
There’s a daily quota system that Samson needs to hit. If he misses it, the interest spikes and makes tomorrow even worse. Cause too much chaos and the police will start to get involved… the odds, it seems, are truly against you. “Police patrols, Roadblocks, pursuing police vehicles, which even includes helicopters,” are just some of the tricks local law enforcement has up their sleeve.
Luckily, Liquid has a few things to help – the main one being that Samson is as hard as nails. To help you uppercut, maim, and concuss your way through the city, you’ll have 25 upgrade slots to fill, helping to improve everything from Samson’s driving ability to his brawling. Mad Max fans will feel right at home here, with clear nods to its brilliant combat system. “Progression is steady, and the game is designed to be fun from the start, not only at the end,” say the devs.
While there’s not much detail on the size of the map, Liquid has confirmed it’ll feature many different factions and districts, which hints at a decent-sized game areas. Indoor sections, as per the trailer, show that at least some of the buildings will be able to be entered.
While the idea of running around the city causing carnage with a friend via co-op would be amazing, Samson is strictly a single-player game. There won’t be any microtransactions, either. “We believe that when you buy the game, you get the game,” they said.
Samson confirmed platforms and price
As of yet, Samson is only coming out for PC first, with console versions to follow. “PC will launch first, and consoles will follow later,” the devs confirmed. “As a small team, launching on PC first lets us deliver the best possible version without spreading ourselves too thin.
Refreshingly, Samson is priced at $24.99. The team describes it as a 10-hour campaign (expandable to 25 hours with side content), allowing them to deliver a AAA-quality experience without the crippling $70 price tag.
What are the Samson system requirements?
Samson isn’t a massively taxing game, with the specs revealing that even 20-series / or the AMD equivalent-gen graphics cards will be enough to play it. We’ve pulled together the official minimum specs below, as well as our own anticipated recommended specs, should you want to crank up the visuals.
| Component | Minimum Requirements | FRVR’s Recommended Requirements |
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | 6-Core CPU (Intel or AMD) | 8-Core CPU (e.g., Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB – 32 GB |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA RTX 20-series / AMD 60-series | NVIDIA RTX 4060 / AMD RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB (SSD Highly Recommended) |
| Other | 64-bit processor required | Gamepad recommended for driving |
