Summary
One of 2023’s breakout hits came in the form ofLies of P—a dark fantasy, steampunk adaptation ofThe Adventures of Pinocchio. The critically acclaimed Soulslike is in-line for some DLC, and there’s a great deal of speculation about how new content forLies of Pwill take place.
Neowiz Games unveiled concept artteasingLies of PDLCin late 2023. Whilst the subject of this DLC is unconfirmed, it looks to be going in a different direction than many have expected. One features Pinocchio on a boat that’s crashed into another boat, whereas the other shows the puppet boy in an industrial facility—one that looks even more advanced than the factory mechanics within Venigni Works. This industrial contraption, a vat fed into by ceiling pipes, also looks to be related to water, with some type of liquid appearing to burst from its seams.
What A Lies Of P-Style Neverland Could Look Like
Many were expecting any DLC or sequel toLies of Pto surround DorothyandThe Wizard of Oz, given she was seen in a post-credits cinematic with her red slippers and mentioned by name. However, it’s possible that Dorothy may be saved for a full sequel, especially considering nothing about the above concept art particularly screams Oz. Given the fact that the franchise may be branching into other fantasy stories, though, some have theorized that the DLC will take place in Neverland—home of Peter Pan. GivenLies of P’s wildly inventive take on Pinocchio, pondering how the franchise would interpret Neverland is a curious thought experiment.
Peter Pan Is Already Set Around The Same Time As Lies Of P
Another thing that makes Neverland the perfect setting for this DLC is its time period.Lies of P’s Belle Epoque settingwas a real-world time period that began in the 1870s and ended in 1914 with the outbreak of World War One. The play that established Neverland, as well as Peter Pan as known today, was the 1904 workPeter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. That play is set around the time of its real publication, putting the story firmly in the same general time period asLies of P.
Considering that Peter Pan’s original story can be set around the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, it would make perfect sense for there to be some steampunk influences. However, the technological advancements in Krat are down to not just the Industrial Revolution butLies of P’s Ergo resource. With that material sequestered within Italy, the period-related differences may manifest more in Neverland itself. The Belle Epoque period was nestled within the ‘New Imperialism’ era, where Europe in particular found itself in a new scramble to partition up the world. Given theLies of P’s macabre twisting of Pinocchio, not to mention its critique of the hubris and capitalistic greed of the era, it would make sense for the fantastical Neverland to be targeted by colonists.
Many Peter Pan Staples Could Be Made Horrific
Lies of P’s dark fantasy elementscould translate well to Neverland’s hodge-podge of wondrous creatures. Its mermaids could be sirens, its pirates could be interpreted with more violence, and its fairies could be twisted into more aggressive fae. With the creepy puppet robots and bubonic plague zombies seen inLies of P, the sky is the limit for possible designs.
In addition, more flora and fauna could be invented for Neverland out of whole cloth. While much ofLies of Preimagines Pinocchio, plot points like the petrification disease are of its own invention. The kitchen-sink fantasy of Neverland might be remodeled in any way to fit the plot Neowiz and Round8 have planned.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat - a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
