Dive into the dark, captivating prequel to the acclaimed Lies of P: Lies of P: Overture. Announced during Sony's State of Play 2025, this DLC expansion plunges you back into the haunting world of Krat, launching Summer 2025 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Witness the chilling events preceding the main game in the gameplay trailer below.
Lies of P, a critically-acclaimed single-player action RPG reimagining the Pinocchio tale through a Bloodborne-esque lens (earning an 8/10 from IGN), now gets its thrilling backstory revealed in Overture. Experience the origins of the Puppet Frenzy, encountering new environments, formidable bosses, and a mysterious guide who will lead you through untold stories and chilling secrets.
Lies of P: Overture Details
Lies of P: Overture transports you to Krat's final days, a city steeped in the haunting beauty of the late 19th-century Belle Époque, on the precipice of catastrophic upheaval. As Geppetto's deadly puppet, you'll unravel the mysteries surrounding the Puppet Frenzy, uncovering hidden truths and facing epic battles that shape the fate of Lies of P.
Setting & Story: Journey back in time as Geppetto's puppet, encountering a mysterious artifact that thrusts you into Krat's twilight years. Explore the city's grandeur amidst impending tragedy, uncovering dark secrets, surprises, loss, and vengeance. Your choices will resonate through time, revealing hidden truths and leaving lasting consequences. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure where steel clashes with the haunting melody of the unknown.
KEY FEATURES:
- Return to Krat: Explore previously unseen locations, from the outskirts to opulent mansions and eerie ruins, encountering formidable new enemies and uncovering hidden secrets within the city's decaying grandeur.
- Meet the Legendary Stalker: Join Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her quest for vengeance. Uncover untold stories behind familiar and new characters as you delve into the gripping drama and mysteries shaping this dark reimagining of Pinocchio's tale.
- Master New Combat: Confront ruthless enemies in unfamiliar labyrinths, unlocking powerful new weapons and Legion Arms, forging a unique combat style.
- Epic Battles: Face intense encounters and powerful new bosses as you fight to uncover the mysteries of a world teetering on the brink of collapse.
“We knew the end of Lies of P was just the beginning,” said Jiwon Choi, game director at Round8 Studio. “Lies of P: 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 teased this first DLC and confirmed plans for a sequel. The original Lies of P achieved a million copies sold in under a month after its September 18, 2023 launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Mac (Mac App Store).
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