Although Remedy has yet to announce timelines for its upcoming Max Payne remakes, gamers craving a dose of noir storytelling in the interim should watch for Samson: A Tyndalston Story from Liquid Swords, now scheduled for an April 8 debut.
Marking the inaugural project from a team established by Christofer Sundberg, the mind behind Just Cause, this title promises a more concise and plot-focused adventure than the expansive, outlandish sandbox antics of Avalanche Studios, while still delivering explosive action. In the role of protagonist Samson McRay, players navigate life as a hard-luck individual drowning in debt within the unforgiving metropolis of Tyndalston.
The developers described in an official announcement: "Samson centers on a stark, unforgiving principle: survival demands payment every day." Obligations compound with fees, deadlines loom relentlessly, missions deplete a restricted supply of Action Points, and choices permanently influence the urban environment's reactions—with no opportunities for reversal, as inaction only deepens the peril.
Reflecting on years crafting expansive titles that have left him somewhat jaded, Sundberg explained his group's goal of delivering a lean, unencumbered title tailored for admirers of raw 1990s action cinema, perfect for completing over just a few sessions. Details on mechanics like fighting and vehicle handling appear in a newly released developer update.
The title's compact scope mirrors its affordable $25 entry price. It will initially target PC platforms only, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, without any details shared on potential console ports.