Lies of P's prequel, Overture, is coming summer 2025.
Revealed during Sony's State of Play 2025, Lies of P: Overture will launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. A gameplay trailer showcasing new environments, bosses, and a mysterious guide is available below.
Lies of P, a critically acclaimed (IGN 8/10) single-player action RPG reimagining Pinocchio within a Bloodborne-esque framework, sets the stage for Overture. This prequel delves into the "Puppet Frenzy's" origins, unveiling events preceding the main game.
Lies of P: Overture Details
Overture serves as a dramatic prequel, transporting players to Krat, a city in its twilight, showcasing late 19th-century Belle Époque aesthetics before the devastating Puppet Frenzy. Players assume the role of Geppetto's puppet, guided by a Legendary Stalker, uncovering untold stories and chilling secrets.
Key Features:
- Explore Krat's Untold History: Journey through previously unseen areas of Krat, experiencing its beauty and impending doom. Discover opulent mansions, eerie ruins, and more, encountering formidable new enemies.
- Meet the Legendary Stalker: Unravel the truth alongside Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her quest for vengeance. Discover untold stories and mysteries shaping the world of Lies of P.
- Master New Combat Styles: Confront challenging enemies across treacherous landscapes. Unlock powerful new weapons and Legion Arms, forging a unique combat style.
- Epic Boss Battles: Engage in intense battles against powerful new bosses, uncovering the mysteries of a collapsing world.
Round8 Studio's Jiwon Choi, game director, stated, "We knew that the end of Lies of P was just the beginning... Lies of P: Overture allows us to fully explore the past and present."
Publisher Neowiz previously hinted at this DLC and confirmed plans for a sequel. Lies of P achieved over one million copies sold within a month of its September 18, 2023 release across various platforms. For more on State of Play 2025 announcements, check out IGN's coverage.