Overture DLC Not Linked to Base Game's Final Cutscene, Says Lies of P Director

Since the announcement of the upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, fans have been buzzing with excitement and speculation about the potential mysteries it might unravel. However, during the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN discovered that one particular mystery will remain unsolved by the DLC: the base game's surprising twist in the final cutscene.

For those yet to experience the end of Lies of P, here's a spoiler-free heads-up: the game concludes with a cutscene that hints at future directions for the Lies of P universe. This scene has sparked numerous fan theories about its implications and potential connections to the upcoming DLC. However, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi clarified that this intriguing cutscene is not connected to Overture. Choi teased, "Please stay tuned for additional announcements in the future," leaving fans eager for more information.

Neowiz has also confirmed the development of a full sequel to Lies of P, suggesting that the enigmatic cutscene might be setting the stage for Lies of P 2. Yet, details about the sequel remain scarce, and Choi remained tight-lipped during discussions, emphasizing Neowiz's commitment to quality: "What I can certainly tell you is when we share such news or media and assets with you, you'll know for sure that we are ready to present it to you. And that follows very our strict focus on quality [amid] all the pressure that we talked about in the past. So that is the one promise that I can share with you, that when we actually share those contents with you and the news, we will be ready to share that with you."

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The cutscene in question, the Dorothy scene, was the focus of our discussion with Choi. As detailed in our previous coverage, the scene features Paracelcus on a phone call, mentioning his intent to "find her, for sure. Another key of ours: Dorothy." The scene then reveals the iconic striped sock legs and ruby slippers of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, hinting at future narratives possibly involving other public domain fairy tales. Despite this tease, Choi confirmed that Overture will not delve into this storyline.

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While the Dorothy mystery remains untouched by Overture, Choi provided some insights into what fans can expect from the DLC. He suggested that players revisit the base game to uncover hints scattered throughout the world that foreshadow the expansion's content: "When you play through the base game again, you'll see many hints that we scattered throughout the whole experience," Choi explained. "A lot of hints and a lot of windows into the world, and you'll be able to actually see that and experience that in expansion…There are many things that I actually wanted to accomplish when we were working on the base game. It didn't get put into the base game, and all of that, at least key elements of that are going to be included in expansion."

Choi also noted that some fans have already begun to piece together Neowiz's plans, as he frequently engages with online fan theories, some of which he finds "quite close" to the mark.

Additional details about Overture include an estimated playtime of 15-20 hours for experienced players. The DLC will be accessible after completing a "certain" chapter of the game and can be played until the end. As announced previously, Overture serves as a prequel, with the protagonist being transported back in time to Krat just before its fall. Players can look forward to new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons, though Choi kept specifics under wraps to maintain the element of surprise for the release.