Lies of P's captivating world expands with the 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 showcasing new environments, bosses, and a mysterious guide is available below.
The highly acclaimed action RPG, Lies of P (IGN 8/10), reimagines Pinocchio's tale with Bloodborne-esque gameplay. Overture delves into the "Puppet Frenzy's" origins, unveiling events preceding the main game.
Lies of P: Overture – Key Details
Overture serves as a dramatic prequel, transporting players to Krat, a city in its Belle Époque twilight, moments before the devastating Puppet Frenzy. Players assume the role of Geppetto's puppet, guided by a Legendary Stalker, unraveling untold stories and chilling secrets.
Setting & Story:
As Geppetto's creation, you discover a mysterious artifact that catapults you to Krat's final days of splendor. Facing impending doom, your mission is to explore the past, uncovering dark secrets, surprises, loss, and vengeance. Your choices will resonate across timelines, revealing hidden truths and shaping the Lies of P universe.
Key Features:
- Explore Krat's Unexplored Depths: Journey through Krat's never-before-seen locations, from opulent mansions to eerie ruins, encountering formidable enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.
- Meet the Legendary Stalker: Join Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her quest for vengeance, uncovering untold stories and mysteries that shape Krat's past.
- Master New Combat Styles: Confront challenging enemies across treacherous terrain, utilizing a new arsenal of weapons and Legion Arms to craft your unique combat style.
- Epic Boss Battles: Engage in intense battles against powerful new bosses, striving to uncover the mysteries of a world on the brink of collapse.
Round8 Studio's game director, Jiwon Choi, stated, "We knew Lies of P's ending was just the beginning. Overture lets us fully explore our universe's past and present. We thank our community for their patience."
Neowiz, Lies of P's publisher, previously hinted at the first DLC and confirmed plans for a sequel. Lies of P achieved a million copies sold within a month of its September 18, 2023, launch across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Mac (Mac App Store).
For more on PlayStation 5's future releases, check out IGN's State of Play 2025 coverage.