Lies of P: Overture Revealed During Sony State of Play 2025

Lies of P's Prequel, Overture, Unveiled: A Journey Back to the Puppet Frenzy

Revealed during Sony's State of Play 2025 showcase, Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC expansion, is slated for a Summer 2025 release across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. A gameplay trailer offers a glimpse into what awaits.

Building upon the critically acclaimed Lies of P (IGN awarded it an 8/10), this single-player action RPG reimagining of Pinocchio's tale in a Bloodborne-esque style, Overture delves into the origins of the Puppet Frenzy. The trailer showcases new environments, formidable bosses, and hints at a mysterious guide.

Lies of P: Overture – Key Details

Overture serves as a dramatic prequel, transporting players to Krat, a city in its twilight years, exuding a haunting Belle Époque aesthetic. On the precipice of the devastating Puppet Frenzy, players assume the role of Geppetto's puppet, guided by a Legendary Stalker, uncovering untold stories and chilling secrets.

Setting & Story:

As Geppetto's creation, you'll encounter a mysterious artifact that catapults you back to Krat's final days of splendor. Facing impending tragedy, your mission is to unravel the past, confronting surprises, loss, and vengeance. Your choices will resonate across both timelines, revealing hidden truths and shaping the destiny of Lies of P.

Key Features:

• Explore Krat's Untold History: Discover previously unseen areas of Krat, ranging from extravagant outskirts to opulent mansions and eerie ruins, encountering formidable new enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.
• Meet the Legendary Stalker: Journey alongside Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her quest for vengeance, uncovering the hidden past of this dark Pinocchio retelling and the stories behind both familiar and new characters.
• Master New Combat Styles: Confront cunning enemies across treacherous terrain, testing your skills. Unlock powerful new weapons and Legion Arms, forging a unique combat style.
• Epic Battles Await: Engage in intense encounters with powerful new bosses and enemies as you strive to uncover the mysteries of a world on the brink of collapse.

Round8 Studio's Game Director, Jiwon Choi, stated, "We knew Lies of P's ending was just the beginning. Overture lets us fully explore our universe's past and present."

Publisher Neowiz previously hinted at this first DLC and confirmed plans for a sequel. Lies of P achieved remarkable success, selling over one million copies within a month of its September 18, 2023, launch across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Mac (Mac App Store).

For more on the announcements from State of Play 2025, including upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, be sure to check IGN's comprehensive coverage.