Lies of P: Overture is the highly anticipated DLC for the 2023 Pinocchio-themed soulslike game, Lies of P. Though it serves as a prequel, players will still need the base game to fully engage with this exhilarating additional campaign. Unlike some brief and straightforward DLCs, this one offers a significant amount of content to explore, including expansive new levels, numerous fresh weapons, formidable bosses, and further story progression. How much time will it take to experience it all, and what can you anticipate in this new chapter? Let's delve into it.

How many new weapons are in Lies of P: Overture?

Lies of P: Overture introduces 10 new weapons, including the remarkable Royal Horn Bow. Within the DLC, you can expect to acquire these armaments:

• Arche’s Guardian (Sword)
• Death’s Talons (Sword)
• La Vendetta (Blunt)
• Lorenzini’s Bolt (Greatsword)
• Maniac’s Pinwheel (Greatsword)
• Monad’s Rose Sword (Sword)
• Pale Knight (Greatsword)
• Puppet of the Future’s Welder (Greatsword)
• Royal Horn Bow (Dagger*)
• Silent Evangelist’s Mace (Large Blunt)

*Though primarily a ranged weapon, the Royal Horn Bow is categorized as a Dagger blade type.

How many new bosses are in Overture?

The DLC for Lies of P introduces eight new bosses for you to conquer. These include:

• Tyrannical Predator
• Markiona, Puppeteer of Death
• Veronique, Leader of the Sweepers
• Two-faced Overseer
• Premetamorphic Green Hunter
• Anguished Guardian
• Lumacchio, Leader of the Bastards
• Arlecchino, the Blood Artist

How long does it take to beat Lies of P: Overture DLC?

Lies of P: Overture is downloadable content that enriches the base game experience, so it isn't expected to last as long as the main campaign. Nonetheless, there's plenty to explore as you navigate through a past version of the world.

Seasoned players who are well-acquainted with the base game should be able to complete the Overture DLC and uncover all of its secrets in approximately 12-15 hours. There's much to do, but familiarity with the game's mechanics should assist returning players in comfortably tackling the challenges that await.

For those less experienced with Lies of P, or perhaps those who have taken an extended break and need to reacquaint themselves with the game's mechanics, a bit more time may be necessary to thoroughly explore every aspect of this expansive DLC. Even then, most players should manage to complete it in under 20 hours.

Of course, you can make things a bit easier by utilizing the new difficulty modes the game offers. You now have the option to adjust the difficulty to make it either easier or more challenging if you find yourself overwhelmed or not challenged enough. If everything feels just right, you can simply keep it set to “Legendary Stalker,” which is the default difficulty.

If you're eager to immerse yourself once again in this dark and enigmatic role-playing world, you would be making an excellent choice. Lies of P: Overture is an exciting prequel packed with some of the game's coolest weapons and adversaries, and it significantly expands the world and lore that dedicated fans have come to cherish.

Lies of P: Overture is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. And once again, yes, you’ll need to own the base game to play it!