Publisher NEOWIZ and developer Round8 Studio have unveiled the story trailer for Lies of P: Overture, a highly anticipated prequel expansion to their award-winning soulslike action RPG. Slated for release this summer, the DLC promises to plunge players back into the decaying grandeur of Krat, unraveling untold secrets ahead of the Puppet Frenzy massacre.

A Dark Prequel to a Twisted Fairy Tale

Lies of P: Overture transports players to the final days of Krat’s Belle Époque era, a time of opulence teetering on the edge of ruin. Acting as a prequel, the expansion follows Geppetto’s deadly puppet—now thrust into the past via a mysterious artifact—as they uncover the events that shaped the game’s main narrative.

A City on the Brink: Explore Krat before its descent into chaos, where extravagant landmarks and opulent mansions hide chilling secrets.

The Legendary Stalker: Partner with Lea, a vengeful guide, to navigate a web of betrayal, loss, and hidden truths.

Consequences Across Time: Player choices will ripple through both past and present, revealing connections to the base game’s lore.

Key Features: Returning to Krat’s Golden Age

The DLC expands on Lies of P’s acclaimed formula with new locations, combat mechanics, and challenges:

Rediscovering Krat’s Dual Identity
Traverse never-before-seen environments that juxtapose Belle Époque elegance with encroaching decay. From gilded mansions to haunted ruins on the city’s outskirts, the DLC promises fresh horrors and visual splendor.

New Combat Arsenal, Forge unique playstyles with:

Expanded Weapon Combinations: Experiment with new melee and ranged tools.

Legion Arms Overhaul: Unlock powerful abilities tailored to aggressive or tactical approaches.

Ruthless Enemies: Face majestic bosses and labyrinth-dwelling foes designed to test soulslike veterans.

Lea’s Quest for Vengeance
The enigmatic Legendary Stalker, Lea, anchors the narrative. Her backstory—and ties to characters like Geppetto—will deepen the game’s reimagined Pinocchio mythos.

High-Stakes Challenges
NEOWIZ emphasizes "punishing" encounters and environmental hazards, rewarding players who master the DLC’s expanded mechanics.

Expanding a Critically Acclaimed Universe

Lies of P launched in 2023 to praise for its atmospheric worldbuilding and challenging combat, selling over 7 million copies globally (NEOWIZ, 2024). The Overture DLC aims to capitalize on this success by fleshing out the game’s most tantalizing mystery: What sparked the Puppet Frenzy?