Few soulslikes stand out as distinctly as the critically acclaimed Lies of P from Round8 Studio and Neowiz. The dark reimagining of Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio story first launched in September 2023, earning praise for its challenging combat, gothic Belle Époque setting, and inventive twist on a familiar fairy tale. Since then, the game has become one of the genre's standout successes, building a dedicated fanbase eager to uncover more of Krat's tragic history.
Fans have been curious about the game's future ever since the release of the surprise Lies of P: Overture prequel DLC in June 2025, which took players back to the city before the devastating Puppet Frenzy and introduced brand-new locations, bosses, weapons, and story content. And at today's (June 9, 2026) Nintendo Direct event, it turns out fans are getting a brand-new release later this year with exclusive fresh content (via iam8bit).
Lies of P is getting an official Nintendo Switch 2 port in the form of Lies of P: Complete Edition, which will launch digitally on official channels on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The digital version is currently up for pre-order for $69.99 and includes both the base game and the...
