A new open-world game from Liquid Swords, a fresh studio founded by Christofer Sundberg, is already sparking excitement, with fans comparing it to Grand Theft Auto and Mafia.
For any new studio, being compared to a giant like GTA is a huge achievement. Liquid Swords, created by the co-founder of Avalanche and the mind behind Just Cause, is making waves with its upcoming project.
Sundberg recently shared some early screenshots of this triple-A game on social media. While details are still under wraps, we do know it will be an open-world game.
From the screenshots, fans have noticed a gritty atmosphere similar to what you’d expect from GTA 6 mixed with the Mafia series.
The images show rundown streets, New York-style apartment buildings, and one particularly eerie shot of a pool of blood next to a lifeless hand.
Liquid Swords teased the project with a tweet that said, “Our world is building. Our city is growing. Our streets are coming to life.”
Even with its dark tone, the game’s photorealistic graphics have impressed fans, giving us hope that this mysterious project will be something special.
While we don’t know much else yet—not even the game’s name—it’s safe to assume this will be one to watch.
Rumors suggest it could be heading to the PlayStation 6 and the next Xbox, which means it could push the boundaries of what we’ve seen so far.
Many also believe the game will use Unreal Engine 5, ensuring top-tier visuals and performance on next-gen consoles.
However, Liquid Swords has made it clear they’re not trying to compete with GTA or make a GTA-style game, so it will be interesting to see what direction they take as development continues.
