Since its reveal back in 2021, Round8 Studios' upcoming Soulslike,Lies of P, has been relatively quiet, only dropping hints and updates sporadically. However, Gamescom Opening Night Live has changed that as a brand-new trailer has been released, giving eager fansmore insight intoLies of P’s unique storyas well as a look at the Soulslike combat that players will experience whenLies of Preleases next year.
Compared to other Soulslike games,Lies of Pboasts a unique premise based on the children’s storyPinocchio. Players will take control of the puppet and are tasked with roaming the crumbling city of Krat as they look to unite with Mr. Geppetto. WhenLies of Pwas revealed, the developers went on to mention a unique system that revolves around lying when participating in dialogue. Since then, Round8 Studios has remained tight-lipped, but the newest trailer has given fans plenty of information on what is to come.
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Gamescom Opening Night Live debuted the newest trailer which showcases four minutes of story and gameplay along with revealing that it is a day one Game Pass title. The city of Krat has fallen into chaos and madness by an unknown entity, and Pinocchio is the city’s only hope depending on the choices he makes. The trailer proceeds to showcase combat, andmuch like the upcoming titleSteelrising, Pinocchio will be fighting through the streets of Krat against automated foes of a variety of sizes as they look to stop the hero in his tracks. Pinocchio will have to make use of a variety of tools such as a flamethrower and his advanced combat skills in order to fulfill his destiny.
The trailer ends with a dialogue portion from an ominous-looking group. One member of the group bears a coffin, and upon placing the coffin on the ground, it opens up, revealing the words “LIAR” written inside. Another member instructs players to hop in the box possibly signaling that this group could appear based on player choice in their playthrough in thishighly anticipated Soulslike title.
Lies of Pis slowly but steadily making its way towards releasing with this trailer giving fans plenty of content to dissect. As more footage has come out showcasingLies of P, Round8 Studios' title has steadilydrawn comparisons to fellow SoulslikeBloodborne, with the latest trailer further cementing the comparison. Time will tell what this title will do to differentiate itself, but the unique take on player dialogue and launching as a day one Xbox Game Pass title is definitely a start.
Lies of Pis currently scheduled to release in 2023 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
