Director Ji Won Choi Reveals Upcoming Content for the Acclaimed Soulslike RPG, Lies of P
Ji Won Choi, the director of Lies of P, has tantalized fans with a glimpse of the game’s first downloadable content (DLC) expansion for this popular Soulslike action RPG. The DLC promises to extend the adventures of Pinocchio within the enigmatic city of Krat as he continues his quest to attain humanity.
Back in September 2023, South Korean game developer Neowiz made a significant impact on the Soulslike gaming genre with the release of Lies of P. This action RPG thrust players into a dark reimagining of the Pinocchio tale. Its unique narrative and intricate gameplay quickly propelled Lies of P to commercial success, with over a million units sold within a month of its launch. Today, Lies of P stands as one of the premier titles in the Soulslike genre, alongside well-known games like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Remnant: From the Ashes, and the recent release Lords of the Fallen.
In an extensive eight-minute video, Director Ji Won Choi delved into Lies of P’s future,
Unveiling tantalizing tidbits about the game’s first DLC and offering insights into an upcoming patch. Choi expressed gratitude to the fans who contributed to Lies of P’s tremendous success, and then he disclosed Neowiz’s ongoing efforts to craft an upcoming DLC for the Soulslike action RPG. Although specific DLC content details were kept under wraps, Choi did share some concept art from the forthcoming expansion. He emphasized that the team’s top priority was the development of the DLC and progress on their sequel.
In addition to the much-anticipated Lies of P DLC, its release date still shrouded in mystery, Choi shed light on the November patch. This update will introduce weapon balance improvements to enhance the Weapon Assemble system, granting players more creative freedom in crafting customized weaponry. Furthermore, the November patch aims to alleviate the game’s early-stage difficulty by bestowing Pinocchio with the Rising Dodge ability as a default skill, eliminating the need to unlock it through the skill tree.
Choi also mentioned Neowiz’s ongoing recruitment efforts, as the studio seeks to expand its team for the continued development of the Lies of P universe, hinting at more exciting content in the pipeline. Additionally, Neowiz unveiled a crossover between Lies of P and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, introducing the Puppet’s Saber and the Etiquette to Team Ninja’s action RPG. The studio plans to release a soundtrack collection comprising over 60 tracks from Lies of P, providing players with a musical backdrop as they eagerly await further details on the game’s upcoming DLC.
