Samson: A Tyndalston Story is a new open-world action game from Liquid Swords, founded by Christofer Sundberg, the creator of Just Cause. It launches on April 8, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store at $24.99, featuring brutal hand-to-hand combat, driving, player choices, and no microtransactions.
If you have been waiting forever for GTA 6 to show up on PC, you are not alone. And while Rockstar keeps PC gamers in the dark, a brand-new open world game is about to land that might just scratch that itch.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story launches on April 8, 2026 – that is literally tomorrow – on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. And at just $24.99, it is priced in a way that makes it very easy to take a chance on.
Who Made This Game?
The game comes from Liquid Swords, a studio founded by Christofer Sundberg, the same man who built Avalanche Studios – the team behind the Just Cause series. The developers also have deep roots in Mad Max, so if you loved the chaotic driving and brutal combat from those games, Samson is built with that same DNA.
This is Liquid Swords’ debut project, and from everything we have seen, they are swinging big.
What Is Samson About?
You play as Samson McCray, a man who has come back to Tyndalston, the city that raised him hard and never let him forget it. He owes dangerous people a lot of money, and the debt keeps growing by the hour.
To make it worse, those dangerous people are using his sister to keep him in line. The clock is ticking, and the only way out is through every person who stands in his way.
The city of Tyndalston is set in the 1990s and is designed to feel alive. Factions, faces, and entire districts change depending on what you do and how you carry yourself. Help someone today, and they might give you a safe house tomorrow. Cause too much trouble, and expect police helicopters and roadblocks.
How Does It Play?
Samson is built around three things: fist fights, driving, and choices.
The combat is close-up, physical, and punishing. There are almost no guns here. You are brawling through alleys, rooftops, and backroom dens using your fists, the environment, and whatever else you can get your hands on. Fans of the hand-to-hand system in Mad Max will feel right at home.
The driving is also a core part of the experience. Liquid Swords has confirmed you can drive any vehicle in the city, but stealing one will draw attention. The cars have realistic damage models, and high-speed chases through tight streets are meant to be genuinely tense.
Story choices matter too. Every interaction with the city’s residents can open or close doors for Samson later in the game.
How Long Is the Game?
The developers describe it as a 10-hour campaign, which can stretch to around 25 hours if you dig into side content. It is a focused, compact experience – no filler, no bloat.
Liquid Swords has been upfront about what they are making. This is not trying to be the next 100-hour epic. It is a sharp, self-contained story that hits hard from start to finish.
No Microtransactions. Full Stop.
In 2026, this is worth saying out loud. There are no in-game stores, no paid skins, no battle passes. You pay $24.99, and you get the whole game. The developers have confirmed this clearly, and it is genuinely refreshing.
What About Consoles?
Console players will have to wait a bit longer. Christofer Sundberg confirmed on X that console versions are coming but will only go into full development after the PC launch on April 8. The earliest realistic window for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports is mid-2026, and even that is an optimistic estimate.
As Sundberg put it, “Once the game is out on April 8, we’ll get cracking on the console versions.”
Should You Grab It?
If you love open world games, enjoy story-driven action, and have been starved of anything that feels fresh in the genre, Samson: A Tyndalston Story is absolutely worth your attention. The pedigree behind it is real, the price is fair, and there is no catch.
Head over to Steam or the Epic Games Store right now, add it to your wishlist, and get ready. Tyndalston opens its doors tomorrow.
