The trailer comes in at just under a minute in length, and while it doesn’t showcase much in the way of gameplay, it does a great job of establishing the tone by instead focusing on key story moments, boss fight introductions, and even some moments of solitude with the protagonist hanging out in the hub.

As its name might imply, along with the base game, Lies of P: Complete Edition will also include the Overture DLC, which was released on other platforms last year and expanded on the story of Lies of P by quite a bit by taking us to a past version of the game’s primary setting – the city of Krat.

In Lies of P, players take on the role of a puppet created by Geppetto who manages to get caught up in an intricate web of lies, all while the city they’re in, Krat, succumbs to madness and bloodlust. One of the game’s more unique aspects is its weapon system, which encourages players to experiment quite a bit by allowing them to switch between a variety of blades and handles, depending on their preferred gameplay style.

Lies of P: Complete Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6th.

This R&D team is described as making use of generative AI to create visuals that will be used “strictly as internal reference” during the pre-production period of the games. The assets used for the training of these AI tools are also noted as being internal, with the companies holding “full legal rights” to them.

“The job posting in question is not a role that will be directly involved in the production of the Lies of P sequel. Instead, they will reside within an independent art R&D team at ROUND8,” said the companies in their statement. “GenAI tools are only used in preliminary stage work to improve efficiency of repetitive, foundational tasks. AI-generated visuals function strictly as internal reference material during pre-production, a method for establishing visual direction before formal production begins.

“The intent is to build a proprietary visual library trained exclusively on assets for which NEOWIZ and ROUND8 hold full legal rights. All final assets for the upcoming game will be created by experienced artists.”

During its recent earnings call, NEOWIZ confirmed that the sequel to Lies of P had gone past its prototyping stage and that the studio had now entered full-scale development on the project. The studio also noted that ROUND8 is part of the project as well, with narrative serving as a “core competency” for the overall team working on the game. The project is being directed by Choi Ji-won. Interestingly, Seung-ho Jin and Kay Lee are working on separate projects as directors, and it is unknown if they will also play a role in building out the narrative for Lies of P 2.

NEOWIZ has made no secret of its larger ambitions. Back in January, co-CEO Sean Kim spoke about how the company wants to introduce more successful IPs over the next few years while maintaining work on the Lies of P to build it as a franchise.

“Our goal is to consistently introduce successful IP that fans will continue to support and look forward to over the long haul, even five or ten years down the line,” said Kim. “Currently, we are internally developing more than five new PC and console titles, while also focusing on discovering global IP through collaborations with Western studios such as Zakazane and Wolfeye. We plan to continue investing in strong partners worldwide as we move forward.”

In the meantime, Lies of P is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. As of March, the Soulslike title had managed to sell more than 4 million copies.

The company did speak about ROUND8, which also worked on the Souls-like action RPG, and how it considered narrative to be a “core competency” of the team. It’s why Seung-ho Jin and Kay Lee were recruited as directors despite having backgrounds as scenario writers.

Of course, both are busy leading their own projects, with Choi Ji-won heading up Lies of P 2 (or whatever it ends up called). However, it wouldn’t be surprising if they lent their narrative experience to the project, even in an advisory role.

With Summer Game Fest coming up on June 5th, and Overture having shadow-dropped at the showcase last year, you have to wonder if perhaps NEOWIZ will share a teaser for the sequel. Time will tell, but with more than four million copies sold for the base game and Ji-won promising he wouldn’t disappoint fans with the sequel, anything is possible. Stay tuned for updates until then.

“Reaching this milestone is an incredibly meaningful moment for the Lies of P team,” said a representative for NEOWIZ in a press release. “The enthusiasm and passion the global community has shown for this title continues to inspire us, and we’re grateful to see players around the world discover and embrace our dark, reimagined take on Pinocchio’s story.”

It is worth noting that, aside from this announcement, NEOWIZ has been quiet about Lies of P, likely since the team behind the original is hard at work on the sequel. Back in November, game director Choi Ji-won spoke about how work was progressing on Lies of P 2, and how the studio wants to make sure that it doesn’t disappoint its fans.

“You can expect the most fun that we can achieve within the game,” he said before noting that fans should “please stay tuned for it; we are working really hard, and I will not disappoint you at all.”

In the meantime, NEOWIZ co-CEO Sean Kim has spoken about the publisher’s larger ambitions. In an interview from back in January, Kim spoke about wanting to introduce more “successful IP” over the next five or ten years, while work on the Lies of P franchise continues.

“Our goal is to consistently introduce successful IP that fans will continue to support and look forward to over the long haul, even five or ten years down the line,” said Kim. “Currently, we are internally developing more than five new PC and console titles, while also focusing on discovering global IP through collaborations with Western studios such as Zakazane and Wolfeye. We plan to continue investing in strong partners worldwide as we move forward.”

“Our lineup of third-party indie titles, many of them developed by talented local Korean teams, is also worth highlighting. In particular, Shape of Dreams and SANABI recently achieved both critical and commercial success.”

Kim has also spoken about how the team behind Lies of P 2 is “fully focused” on making the game. “At this point, there is nothing specific we can share in detail,” he said back in January. “I can tell you that the team at Round8 Studio is excited about their work and fully focused on development.”

“With the Lies of P DLC receiving further recognition through its various award wins and director Choi Ji-Won expressing strong confidence in the studio’s next project, we hope fans will continue to look forward to what’s ahead as much as we are.”

Lies of P and its Overture DLC are available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For more details, take a look at our reviews of the base game and the expansion. Also take a look at how Lies of P helped inspire boss fights and designs in Team Ninja’s and Koei Tecmo’s latest outing Nioh 3.

A representative from NEOWIZ said it’s “too early” to discuss the project’s progress, but Round8 is aiming for a “higher level of perfection.” On top of hiring level designers, scenario planners and other employees, it’s brought on Jin Seung-ho (of Verdant Stars fame) as hiring director and Lee Sang-gyun (Mabinogi Heroes/Vindictus) as director. Given how successful Lies of P turned out, there are a lot of expectations from this next title.

It may be a while before it’s revealed, so stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, Lies of P will receive its first DLC in Q1 2025. We’ve yet to know the official title, setting, or story, but you can check out some of the latest artwork and listen to a track here.

While the King of Puppets is included at the end, we’re seeing several bosses for the first time. There are mutated creatures wielding heavy weapons, sleek-looking puppets that can impale P and even a massive foe that moves with incredible speed. Each fights uniquely, so you’ll need to adjust your strategy accordingly.

Lies of P launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC. Early access is included with the Deluxe Edition and starts September 16th. Head here for more details on pre-load timings.

PlayStation Game Size on Twitter notes that the PS4 version is 29.107 GB, while the PS5 version is 34.707 GB. It’s version 1.01/1.001.000, which seems to imply that the day one patch is included. Of course, the installation size remains to be seen.

Those who purchased the Deluxe Edition can allegedly start pre-loading on September 14th, midnight (likely regional time), while early access begins on September 16th. As for the Standard Edition, pre-loads reportedly start on September 17th, midnight, while the game releases on September 19th.

Along with PS5 and PS4, Lies of P is releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.

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Presented as a journal written by an unknown individual, we learn that puppets have become deeply ingrained into Krat, the city players explore. A deadly disease also breaks out, mutating those it affects, and before long, the puppets mysteriously go berserk. There’s seemingly no stopping them until Geppetto proposes a solution (spoiler: it’s P).

How P can resolve the crisis affecting Krat remains to be seen, but he’ll follow a mysterious voice while searching for Geppetto. Throughout the story, there are many opportunities to lie, which can affect the ending. There are three endings, but the best remains to be seen.

Lies of P launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.

There’s Deus Ex Machina, which plants two explosive mines into the ground, which becomes three that deal more damage when upgraded. Aegis is a buckler that blocks hits but can unleash an explosive counter-hit after upgrading.

Falcon Eyes will probably be a popular option, as it fires shots that stick to enemies and detonate after a brief period. When upgraded, you can use it after dodging and firing two shots consecutively. Fulminis unleashes an electric blast when charged, but upon upgrading, it can electrocute enemies while charging.

Lies of P launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC, with 72 hours of early access available for Deluxe Edition owners. Head here for more gameplay.

There are two showcased – the first is the Shichishitō or Seven-Branched Sword, a heavy weapon. It’s a two-handed sword that causes you to roll and attack slower. However, it can pulse with electricity to deal more damage and has a special move that creates a wave of energy. The second weapon is, well, a giant wrench. Hey, if it works, it works.

The new boss, King of Puppets, is a massive foe with extensive reach. It can launch projectiles that land and detonate after a set period and a large area of effect blast. Even if you’re overwhelmed, it’s possible to summon NPCs to help out (no co-op, sadly).

Lies of P launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Xbox One and PS4. Check out the latest trailer here.