Ever since the announcement of the upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, fans have been buzzing with speculation about the mysteries it might unravel. However, during the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN uncovered that one particular enigma—the base game's surprising final cutscene—won't be addressed in this expansion.
For those yet to experience the end of Lies of P, here's a spoiler-free glimpse: the concluding cutscene hints at potential future directions for the Lies of P universe. This twist has sparked numerous theories among fans regarding its implications and possible clarifications in the DLC. Yet, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi has clarified that this cutscene is not related to the upcoming Overture. He tantalized fans further by stating, "Please stay tuned for additional announcements in the future."
Concept art for Lies of P: Overture
Neowiz has already confirmed a sequel to Lies of P, suggesting that the mysterious cutscene might be setting the stage for Lies of P 2. However, details about the sequel remain scarce, and Choi remained tight-lipped about any sequel-related hints during our conversation.
“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 scene in question, which we discussed with Choi, is the enigmatic "Dorothy scene." As detailed in our previous coverage, the final cutscene shows Paracelcus on a phone call, mentioning, "I will 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 that future *Lies of P* narratives may weave in other public domain fairy tales. Yet, how and why this connection exists remains a mystery, and we now know it won't be explored in *Overture*.SPOILERS END HERE.
While the Dorothy scene won't be part of *Overture*, Choi did share some exciting tidbits about what to expect from the DLC. He advised fans to replay the base game, suggesting that hidden clues within the game world foreshadow elements of the expansion:"When you play through the base game again, you'll see many hints that we scattered throughout the whole experience," Choi remarked. "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 the 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 the expansion."
Concept art for Lies of P: Overture
Choi also noted that some fans are already on the right track with their theories, as he frequently reads online discussions and finds that "some of them are quite close."
Additionally, we learned that the DLC is expected to take around 15-20 hours for experienced players to complete. It will be accessible after reaching a "certain" chapter of the game and remain available until the end. According to the initial announcement, Overture is a prequel, transporting the main character back in time to Krat just before its fall. The expansion will introduce new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons, though Choi kept the specifics under wraps to maintain the excitement for the release.
