Key Takeaways
- Round 8 Studio is working on a new survival horror IP set in a sci-fi world.
- Additionally, the Lies of P DLC will launch during the first quarter of 2025.
- Developers Neowiz and Round 8 Studio are also hard at work on a Lies of P sequel.
Neowiz and Round 8 Studios, the companys behind the popular Pinocchio-inspired soulslike Lies of P, have announced that it is working on a sci-fi survival horror project. Additionally, the developers have confirmed that the Lies of P DLC will be released during the first quarter of 2025.
Initially released in September 2023, Lies of P garnered instant praise from critics and players alike for its visuals, unique world, and Bloodborne-inspired gameplay. The game sold over 1 million copies in its first month and boasts an average score of 82 on OpenCritic, with Round 8 Studio currently hard at work on DLC content and a sequel. While little is known about the second game, more information about the studio’s other projects is now coming to light, and it looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer for more content.
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According to Neowiz, Round 8 Studio is currently working on a new survival horror game set in a sci-fi world. Little is known about the new IP, but it will be coming to both PC and console in the future and will be powered by Unreal Engine 5. While eager fans await more news regarding this mysterious project, the company also revealed that the long-awaited DLC for Lies of P will be released during the first quarter of 2025. In September, director Jiwon Choi teased more about the first Lies of P expansion, releasing a haunting new song and concept art depicting the protagonist standing in a snowy landscape with a lighthouse in the distance. “For the DLC of the Lies of P and the sequel, we aim to do better on what we did well and improve in areas we have room to grow,” Choi said. “It might sound simple, but I think sticking to the basics is anything but easy. Thankfully, I have amazing colleagues in whom I can place my full trust.”
Lies of P Studio Working On a New Sci-Fi Survival Horror Game
While the story-heavy soulslike has sold incredibly well, the report also shows that Neowiz has seen a 68% decrease in operating profit, as it saw no major releases in 2024. Around the time that the Lies of P was released, the company’s share price hovered around $37, but this has dropped to $14. Recently, the Korean studio signed a publishing deal with Zakazane, a Polish indie developer founded by former CD Projekt Red developers, to publish its debut title.
Players eager to jump back into the studio’s beloved soulslike now have even more reason to do so, as Lies of P has been enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro, allowing the game’s Performance mode to run at native 4K resolution and offering a smoother frame rate for those choosing to play in Quality mode. The new console launched with over 50 PS5 Pro Enhanced titles, with thousands of PlayStation 4 titles also seeing improvements.
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