WhenLies of Pwas first announced back in May 2021, it gained immediate traction due to its premise alone. A gritty soulslike take on Pinocchio may have sounded a bit outlandish at first, but it was certainly an intriguing idea. UponLies of P’s September 2023 launch, fans soon realized that the game’s premise wasn’t its only strong suit, with its satisfying combat systems, creative boss and enemy designs, and rewarding weapon and character upgrade systems all quickly cementingLies of Pas one of the best soulslikes around.
But despite what some ofLies of P’s endingsmight have players believe, this isn’t the end of Pinocchio’s journey just yet. ALies of PDLC and sequel were both officially confirmed just two months after the game’s initial launch last year, and in a recent press release from co-developer Neowiz, that DLC is now confirmed to be coming in 2025, which paves the way forLies of Pto have a big year.
Lies of P and Its Developers Could Have a Big 2025
Lies of P’s DLC Now Has a 2025 Release Window
In a recent statement from developer Neowiz – originally published by Korean news outlet EBN –Lies of P’s DLC now officially has a release window of Q1 2025. This means that, technically speaking,Lies of P’s DLCcould release anytime between July 23, 2025 and June 18, 2025. This release window might be a bit of a double-edged sword forLies of P.
WhileLies of P’s DLCreleasing in Q1 2025means that fans will be able to play it in just a few months' time, it might not be the smartest business move for developers Neowiz and Round 8 Studios. Q1 2025 is already looking pretty stacked for the video game industry, with February in particular being a hotbed for anticipated releases. Games likeCivilization 7,Monster Hunter Wilds,Assassin’s Creed Shadows,Avowed, andLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiare all set to release in February.
WhileLies of P’s DLC will probably still gain traction regardless of when it released next year, it needs to be a little cautious of launching in the midst of all these huge upcoming releases.
What Fans Should Expect From Lies of P’s DLC
Despite confirmation that the DLC is being worked on, developers Neowiz and Round 8 have been pretty tight-lipped about what fans can actually expect from the DLC’s content. Earlier this year,Lies of P’s Game Director, Jiwan Choi, said “For the DLC of the Lies of P and the sequel, we aim to do better on what we did well and improve in areas we have room to grow.”
Aside from this comment and a piece of concept art or two over the last year or so, nothing else has been announced for the DLC or for the upcoming sequel. It does seem likely, however, thatLies of P’sWizard of Ozpost-credits teaserwill be saved for the sequel, though it could be setup during the DLC. This setup could be as simple as an item description referencing the Emerald City, or as overt as a full-blown Dorothy cameo.
Neowiz and Round 8’s Next Game Has Been Confirmed
In the same announcement asLies of P’s DLC release date confirmation, developer Neowiz confirmed that its next project (alongside Round 8) will be a Sci-Fi survival horror game. With the likes ofCronos: The New DawnandThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020also in development, the Sci-Fi survival horror genre might be about to see a resurgence.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat - a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
