Liquid Swords Announces Layoffs to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability

The NetEase-backed studio, founded by Avalanche creator Christofer Sundberg, cites financial challenges and shifting market conditions for the decision.

Liquid Swords, founded in 2020 by Christofer Sundberg, is laying off an undisclosed number of employees after a financial review.
The studio attributed the layoffs to 'present challenges of the video game industry' and aims to secure long-term sustainability.
Liquid Swords had previously planned to grow its team to 100 employees by early 2024, though it is unclear if that goal was met.
The studio remains committed to developing its first game, described as a narrative-driven, open-world AAA revenge story built in Unreal Engine 5.
Despite the layoffs, Liquid Swords continues to focus on its vision of redefining game development with a quality-focused and sustainable approach.