Neowiz and developers Round8 and Team Nough have released Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC expansion to their 2023 action RPG. The announcement came as a shadowdrop via Summer Game Fest, at the end of a new trailer. Check it out below!
Lies of P: Overture – Launch Trailer
Lies of P: Overture will focus on the imminent fall of Krat, the original setting of the base game. The protagonist, P, is transported via a magical artifact to a livelier time for the snow-covered city and led to uncover its greatest mysteries, through exploration and vicious real-time combat.
A new patch has also been implemented to coincide with the release of Overture. It adds a boss rematch system, which includes two modes allowing players to face previous bosses bested in Lies of P, as detailed below:
- The Boss Rematch system features two modes where you can challenge bosses you’ve previously defeated:
- Battle Memories: Fight bosses that you’ve previously defeated.
- Death March: Fight through a series of 3 or more bosses consecutively with limited HP and items.
- To unlock the Boss Rematch system, you must first complete the main story and reach one of the endings. Both modes can then be accessed through the Hotel Stargazer.
The patch also adds two new difficulty settings, a colour-blind mode, and a host of quality-of-life and balance improvements. For those interested, an extensive list of those improvements can be found on the Steam page. For more information on what to expect from Overture, please check out the official synopsis below:
Lies of P: Overture is a dramatic prequel to the acclaimed soulslike action RPG, Lies of P. It transports you to the city of Krat in its final days of haunting, late-19th-century Belle Époque beauty. On the brink of the Puppet Frenzy massacre, you follow a legendary Stalker—a mysterious guide—through untold stories and chilling secrets. As Geppetto’s deadly puppet, you’ll journey through Krat and its surroundings, uncover hidden backstories, and face epic battles that shape the past and future of Lies of P.
Venture into a past Krat when its Belle Époque elegance faces impending ruin. Explore majestic, never-before-seen locations, from extravagant landmarks on its outskirts to opulent mansions and eerie, haunted ruins. Confront formidable new enemies and uncover secrets hidden within the city’s decaying grandeur.
Before the awakening lies the truth. Join Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her relentless path of vengeance. A veil is lifted to reveal a hidden chapter of Krat’s dark past. Discover untold stories behind both new and familiar characters as you explore the gripping drama and mysteries that shape this rich and haunting world.
Cunning enemies lurk within unfamiliar labyrinths and treacherous terrain, waiting to end your story. Ruthless, punishing, and even majestic, these adversaries will test your mettle. Only the most resourceful, doughty, and daring will prevail.
As you delve deeper into its expanded world you’ll unlock powerful new armaments, including a brand-new arsenal of weapon combinations and Legion Arms, giving you unprecedented freedom to forge a combat style uniquely yours.
As someone inquisitive about the world of Lies of P, it seems like a good time for me and others curious to understand what is much beloved about this entry into the Souls-like canon. If you want to know what RPGFan thought of Lies of P, feel free to check out our review and new players’ guide, penned by Noah Leiter.
Lies of P: Overture is available now for $29.99 USD on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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