Lies of P: Overture Revealed During Sony State of Play 2025

Lies of P's captivating world expands with a prequel DLC: Overture.

Revealed during Sony's State of Play 2025, Lies of P: Overture launches Summer 2025 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. A gameplay trailer showcases the new content.

Lies of P, a critically acclaimed single-player action RPG reimagining Pinocchio within a Bloodborne-esque setting, earned an 8/10 rating from IGN. The review praised its skillful execution of the Souls-like formula.

Overture delves into the origins of the "Puppet Frenzy," unveiling events preceding the main game. The trailer hints at new environments, formidable bosses, and a mysterious guide.

Lies of P: Overture – Key Details

Overture serves as a dramatic prequel, transporting players to Krat in its Belle Époque twilight. On the cusp of the Puppet Frenzy, players assume the role of Geppetto's puppet, guided by a Legendary Stalker, to uncover hidden truths and pivotal battles shaping Lies of P's narrative.

Setting & Story:

As Geppetto's creation, you'll encounter an artifact that catapults you to Krat's final days of splendor. Facing impending disaster, your mission is to explore the city's past, uncovering secrets shrouded in surprise, loss, and revenge. Your choices will resonate throughout the timeline, revealing hidden facts and impacting the Lies of P universe.

Key Features:

• Explore Krat's Untold Horrors: Journey through previously unseen areas of Krat, experiencing its Belle Époque beauty juxtaposed with impending doom. Discover opulent mansions, eerie ruins, and confront challenging new enemies.
• Meet the Legendary Stalker: Embark on a quest with Lea, the Legendary Stalker, as you unravel the mysteries surrounding the Puppet Frenzy and the hidden past of this dark Pinocchio tale.
• Master New Combat Styles: Confront formidable enemies in treacherous landscapes. Unlock powerful new weapons and Legion Arms, crafting a unique combat style to overcome these challenges.
• Epic Boss Battles: Engage in intense encounters against powerful new bosses, facing the consequences of a world on the brink of collapse.

Round8 Studio's game director, Jiwon Choi, expressed excitement about expanding the Lies of P universe, emphasizing the team's dedication to delivering the story they envisioned.

Neowiz, Lies of P's publisher, previously hinted at the first DLC and confirmed plans for a sequel. Lies of P achieved remarkable success, selling over one million copies within a month of its September 18, 2023, release across various platforms. For more on State of Play 2025 announcements, check out IGN's comprehensive coverage.