This article contains spoilers for Lies of P
Summary
According to a new job posting at Neowiz, the studio’s next game, which is all but confirmed to be aLies of Psequel, might be open world. Considered one of last year’s best Soulslikes, and one of 2023’s best games overall,Lies of Pimpressed fans of the Souls genre with its brutal difficulty resembling that of FromSoftware’sparry-intensive 2019 Game of the Year,Sekiro: Shadows Dies Twice, while its gloomy, gothic city of Krat reminded many ofBloodborne.
While developer Neowiz has released official artwork forLies of P’s confirmed story DLC, fans have been left waiting for any more information, as its previously rumored “late 2024” window is gradually slipping away. Fans are also awaiting any news regarding a potential sequel, as those who’ve beaten the game know of an exciting post-credits scene teasing another popular fairy tale character who could potentially join forces withLies of P’s Pinocchio. With Neowiz seemingly implying its intention of creating its own fairy tale Souls universe, fans are understandably excited to learn more about the Korean developer’s next full game.
Now, it seems some new info has emerged from Neowiz regarding what’s believed to be the studio’s next game, aLies of Psequel. In aNeowiz job postinglooking for a Field Level Designer, candidates are expected to have experience with RPGs and working with Unreal Engine, but most surprisingly, the listing mentions the candidate needing experience playing and making open-world games.Those who’ve playedLies of Pknow that the game is very much a linear-style experience, and though there are many secret passageways and looping shortcuts, the city of Krat is far from an open world.
Lies of P Sequel Could Feature Open World
It wouldn’t make much sense forLies of P’s sequel to feature an open world if it were still to take place in Krat. However, with Dorothy fromThe Wizard of Ozappearing afterLies of P’s credits, the Land of Oz could be a perfect setting for an open world with the various forests, villages, Emerald City, and, of course, the iconic Yellow Brick Road. Thus far, FromSoftware is the only studio tomaster the open-world Souls experience withElden Ring, so if Neowizwere to follow suit it would have massive shoes to fill, especially sinceLies of Pis being talked about as the best non-FromSoftware Souls game.
Next month will mark one year since the release ofLies of Pand fans are still clamoring for its DLC. While it doesn’t seem like it’ll hit by the end of this year, reports from earlier in the summer seem to suggest Neowiz is aiming for Q1 2025. Perhaps fans may be able to expect news either atTokyo Game Show next month, or at The Game Awards in December. As forLies of P’s sequel, it’ll likely be a few more years before Neowiz has more to officially reveal.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat - a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
