"I've done everything I can to make this succeed."

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UPDATE 19TH OCTOBER: Liquid Swords founder and CCO Christofer Sundberg has confirmed the studio's closure.

Writing on LinkedIn , Sundberg said the studio was in discussions with "all parties involved in Liquid Swords" about continuing support for Samson, and though there's nothing yet to announce, "it's something we're working to resolve".

Sundberg also revealed that he's got plans to start a new studio "built with the current market in mind", and that he'll have more to share soon.

His full statement is as follows:

"Liquid Swords is closing its doors. I've done everything I can to make this succeed, and I'm very proud of what we achieved together.

"It's been a hell of a ride and a lot of fun, even when the circumstances gave us very little to laugh about.…