Liquid Swords Studio Navigates Challenges with Staff Reductions While Maintaining Future Ambitions

Liquid Swords studio is currently undergoing significant changes as it strives to finalize its inaugural project. Although this studio might not be widely recognized due to its lack of released titles, the influence of its founder, Christofer Sundberg—who also co-founded Avalanche Studios and contributed to the Just Cause series—might ring a bell. Established in 2020, the Swedish studio was on a trajectory to expand its workforce to 100 employees by 2023. However, recent developments have necessitated a reduction in staff.

According to announcements made on its website and social media, Liquid Swords is facing challenges related to both the industry and its financial health, leading to necessary staff reductions. While the exact number of positions affected has not been detailed, the studio aims to retain a core group sufficient to pursue ongoing projects and ensure the studio's sustainability over the long term.

Sundberg shared insights into the situation, emphasizing a commitment to fulfilling promises made to team members and investors about achieving success through a streamlined, expert-led workforce while implementing a sustainable operational model. He acknowledged the accomplishments achieved thus far but noted that fluctuating market conditions have hindered the studio's ability to meet its established timelines. Consequently, the decision to let go of valuable contributors, who have played key roles in the company’s journey, was a challenging yet necessary step. Despite these setbacks, the studio remains dedicated to its vision and will continue progressing on its intellectual property and first game with a supportive team.