Lies of P DLC & Sequel Confirmed

Lies of P’s Ji-Won Choi recently shared a heartfelt message that’s part love letter to the community and part preview for what’s coming to the steampunk Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike game.

Lies of P DLC Concept Art and Soundtrack Previewed in Director’s LetterP’s Puppets Get More Strings to Pull

One year ago, Lies of P debuted, a Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike that had players exploring the blood-soaked streets of Krat. Now, to celebrate the game's anniversary, developer NEOWIZ has given us an emotional letter from director Ji-Won Choi and a preview of the upcoming DLC.

In his latest message, Choi thanked the fans who have embraced Lies of P over the past year. Describing the team as "enduring the heat of Korea’s hottest summer" while tirelessly working on the DLC, Choi emphasized how the love from fans keeps their momentum going. He promised that the DLC will build on what made the base game so popular—while, of course, aiming to address a few of the issues that arose.

"For the DLC of Lies of P and the sequel, we aim to enhance our strengths and improve in areas where we can grow," Choi wrote. "It might sound simple, but I find that sticking to the fundamentals is anything but easy." Aside from the fans, he also expressed his gratitude for his colleagues, "Team NOUGH and ROUND8 Studio."

The most thrilling detail, however, was at the letter's conclusion. Choi wrote: "By the way, here is a new song and artwork from the DLC. Can you envision what new story will unfold?"

And what awaits fans indeed, as Choi shared concept art showing P standing in a snowy outpost, gazing up at a lighthouse. What’s inside that lighthouse? No one knows yet, but it’s safe to say it won’t be warm cocoa and hugs. Similar to the base game, it’s bound to be fraught with danger.

Choi's playful teasing extended beyond artwork. He also shared an upbeat tune from the DLC's soundtrack. However, while he described the song as "new," "Lisrim" was actually composed by "onoken" in 2022. A slower tempo highlights its resemblance to the track Choi included.

There's no copyright issue, as NEOWIZ owns both songs. The music video even mirrors Lies of P: a character with a clockwork weapon sprints across Victorian rooftops to rescue a captive girl.

When Will Lies of P’s DLC Release?

As for when fans will be able to access the new content, the studio hasn't yet announced a precise release date. However, according to NEOWIZ’s Q1 2024 Earnings Results, the DLC is expected to launch sometime in the latter half of 2024, alongside four other titles:

　⚫︎　The Legend of Heroes: Gagharv Trilogy
　⚫︎　Cats & Soup: Malang Town
　⚫︎　Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe
　⚫︎　Project IG

Fortunately, NEOWIZ has kept fans informed. Last November, Choi shared an eight-minute YouTube video, previewing the upcoming DLC’s concept art, showcasing early designs for the upcoming DLC. Two different settings were shown: a large industrial complex and a dangerous shipwreck.

As fans await more definitive news, Choi assured their impending return, hoping to "turn your anticipation into delight." In the meantime, those who have finished the main game and are already yearning for more would simply have to practice patience. Rest assured, though, that this DLC is just the beginning—a full-fledged sequel is also on the horizon.