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 speculation about the potential mysteries it might unveil. At the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN gained insight into one aspect the DLC won't clarify: the mind-bending final cutscene from the base game.

For those yet to complete Lies of P, here's a spoiler-free summary: the game concludes with a cutscene that teases future directions for the Lies of P universe. This scene has sparked widespread speculation among fans about its implications and whether it would be addressed in the DLC. However, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi has confirmed that this particular cutscene is unrelated to the DLC. Choi's only further comment was, "Please stay tuned for additional announcements in the future."

Neowiz has already announced a sequel to Lies of P, suggesting that the mysterious cutscene might be connected to Lies of P 2. However, details about the sequel remain scarce, with Choi keeping tight-lipped during our conversation. 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 "Dorothy scene." As detailed here, 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 at a connection to other public domain fairy tales in future Lies of P narratives. However, we now know this won't be explored in Overture.

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While the Dorothy scene remains a mystery, Choi did provide some insights into what fans can expect from the Overture DLC. He suggested that players should replay the base game to uncover hints scattered throughout, which foreshadow the DLC's content. Choi explained, "When you play through the base game again, you'll see many hints that we scattered throughout the whole experience. 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 are already piecing together Neowiz's clues, as he frequently reads online fan theories and finds some to be "quite close."

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