Summary
Neowiz and Round 8 Studios, the companys behind the popular Pinocchio-inspired soulslikeLies of P, have announced that it is working on a sci-fi survival horror project. Additionally, the developers have confirmed that theLies of PDLC will be released during the first quarter of 2025.
Initially released in September 2023,Lies of Pgarnered instant praisefrom critics and players alike for its visuals, unique world, andBloodborne-inspired gameplay. The game sold over 1 million copies in its first month and boasts an average score of 82 onOpenCritic, with Round 8 Studio currently hard at work on DLC content and a sequel. While little is known about the second game, more information about the studio’s other projects is now coming to light, and it looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer for more content.
According toNeowiz, Round 8 Studio is currently working on a new survival horror game set in a sci-fi world. Little is known about the new IP, but it will be coming to both PC and console in the future and will be powered by Unreal Engine 5. While eager fans await more news regarding this mysterious project, the company also revealed that the long-awaited DLC forLies of Pwill be released during the first quarter of 2025. In September, director Jiwon Choi teased firstLies of Pexpansion, releasing a haunting new song and concept art depicting the protagonist standing in a snowy landscape with a lighthouse in the distance. “For the DLC of theLies of Pand the sequel, we aim to do better on what we did well and improve in areas we have room to grow,” Choi said. “It might sound simple, but I think sticking to the basics is anything but easy. Thankfully, I have amazing colleagues in whom I can place my full trust.”
Lies of P Studio Working On a New Sci-Fi Survival Horror Game
While thestory-heavy soulslikehas sold incredibly well, the report also shows that Neowiz has seen a 68% decrease in operating profit, as it saw no major releases in 2024. Around the time that theLies of Pwas released, the company’s share price hovered around $37, but this has dropped to $14. Recently, the Korean studio signed a publishing deal with Zakazane, a Polish indie developer founded by former CD Projekt Red developers, to publish its debut title.
Players eager to jump back into the studio’s beloved soulslike now have even more reason to do so,asLies of Phas been enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro, allowing the game’s Performance mode to run at native 4K resolution and offering a smoother frame rate for those choosing to play in Quality mode. The new console launched with over 50 PS5 Pro Enhanced titles, with thousands of PlayStation 4 titles also seeing improvements.
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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.
