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

Ever since the upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, was announced, fans have been buzzing with excitement and speculation about the mysteries it might unveil. However, during the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN discovered one mystery that Overture won't be solving: the base game's intriguing final cutscene.

For those yet to experience the ending of Lies of P, here’s a spoiler-free summary: the game concludes with a cutscene that hints at potential future directions for the Lies of P universe. This scene has sparked intense speculation among fans about its implications and whether it would be addressed in the upcoming DLC. However, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi has clarified that this cutscene is not related to Overture. Choi tantalizingly added, "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, leading many to believe that the mysterious cutscene might be connected to Lies of P 2. Yet, details about the sequel remain scarce, and Choi refrained from dropping any hints during our discussion. He emphasized Neowiz's commitment to quality, stating, "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 features Paracelcus on a phone call, mentioning, "I will find her, for sure. Another key of ours: Dorothy." The scene then shifts to reveal the iconic striped sock legs and ruby slippers of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, suggesting a connection to other public domain fairy tales. While this sets the stage for future narratives, it won't be explored in Overture.

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Despite the lack of answers about the final cutscene, Choi offered some insights into what fans can expect from Overture. He suggested that players revisit the base game, as it contains numerous hints about the upcoming DLC: "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 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 piecing together the puzzle, mentioning that he often reads online theories, some of which are "quite close."

Additionally, we gleaned a few more details about Overture: Choi estimated that it would take "experienced players" around 15-20 hours to complete. The DLC will be accessible after players reach a "certain" chapter of the game and can be played through to the end. As previously announced, Overture is set as a prequel, with the protagonist transported back in time to Krat just before its fall. Players can look forward to new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons, though Choi remained tight-lipped about specifics to keep the surprises intact for the release.