Critical Milestones: A Series-Best Score

The Switch 2 release has become the highest-rated version of Lies of P across any platform. Critics on Metacritic have assigned the Complete Edition an 86 Metascore, surpassing the original 2023 release's scores of 80 on PS5, 84 on Xbox Series X, and 84 on PC . NEOWIZ itself called it "the highest rating in the title's history" on any platform . On the Metacritic page, 27 out of 28 critic reviews were positive, with only one mixed review and no negative reviews . Polygon called the port "one of the best Soulslikes of the decade" , and TechRadar praised the technical performance of the portable version .

NEOWIZ highlighted specific technical praise for the Switch 2 version, noting critics applauded its locked 60 FPS in handheld mode and seamless optimization that delivers an uncompromised Soulslike experience on a portable platform . Three display modes — Quality, Balance, and Performance — are available in both docked and handheld play .

Commercial Milestones: 4 Million Sales and Counting

Lies of P has now sold over 4 million copies across all platforms since its initial September 2023 launch . The Overture expansion, released in June 2025, triggered what Neowiz described as a "second wave" of popularity for the base game . The original game also holds a 93% positive rating from 35,525 Steam reviews .

Next Steps: Sequel, Studio Rebrand, and New Projects

Sequel in Full-Scale Production

Neowiz confirmed in its Q1 2026 earnings report that the Lies of P sequel has moved from prototype into full-scale development, specifically reaching the vertical slice phase — a polished internal build that demonstrates the final game's core mechanics and visual fidelity . No release date or window has been announced yet .

Director Teases Ambitious Plans

Director Choi Ji-won recently teased the sequel, saying, "You won't be disappointed." He stated that the team's ambition is "to create the world's greatest action game" . A 16-minute mini-documentary from the studio showcases development anecdotes and the team's testing process for the unnamed sequel .

Studio Rebrand: Round8 Becomes NOUGH Studio

The development team formerly known as Round8 Studio has renamed to NOUGH Studio, an internal team under Neowiz . The rebrand coincides with the studio's expanded ambitions and public-facing identity.

Two Additional Unannounced Projects

Beyond the direct sequel, Neowiz has confirmed it is working on a narrative-based RPG, a life simulation title, and two further Soulslike/narrative RPG projects under the Lies of P franchise umbrella . One of these is a separate Soulslike RPG codenamed Project Windi, directed by Kay Lee, who previously directed Vindictus . A separate sci-fi survival horror project was also disclosed in 2024, but it is not clear whether that project remains part of the current roadmap or has been superseded by other titles .

Overture DLC

The Overture expansion, which launched in June 2025 for existing platforms, is included in the Switch 2 Complete Edition and serves as the major story prequel expansion for the first game .

Summary of Key Facts

The Switch 2 launch marks a new high for Lies of P critically, while the steady sales figures and cleared development milestones for the sequel signal that the franchise is one of Neowiz's most important growth drivers heading into 2027 and beyond.

Critical Milestones: A Series-Best Score

The Switch 2 release has become the highest-rated version of Lies of P across any platform. Critics on Metacritic have assigned the Complete Edition an 86 Metascore, surpassing the original 2023 release's scores of 80 on PS5, 84 on Xbox Series X, and 84 on PC . NEOWIZ itself called it "the highest rating in the title's history" on any platform . On the Metacritic page, 27 out of 28 critic reviews were positive, with only one mixed review and no negative reviews . Polygon called the port "one of the best Soulslikes of the decade" , and TechRadar praised the technical performance of the portable version .

NEOWIZ highlighted specific technical praise for the Switch 2 version, noting critics applauded its locked 60 FPS in handheld mode and seamless optimization that delivers an uncompromised Soulslike experience on a portable platform . Three display modes — Quality, Balance, and Performance — are available in both docked and handheld play .

Commercial Milestones: 4 Million Sales and Counting

Lies of P has now sold over 4 million copies across all platforms since its initial September 2023 launch . The Overture expansion, released in June 2025, triggered what Neowiz described as a "second wave" of popularity for the base game . The original game also holds a 93% positive rating from 35,525 Steam reviews .

Next Steps: Sequel, Studio Rebrand, and New Projects

Sequel in Full-Scale Production

Neowiz confirmed in its Q1 2026 earnings report that the Lies of P sequel has moved from prototype into full-scale development, specifically reaching the vertical slice phase — a polished internal build that demonstrates the final game's core mechanics and visual fidelity . No release date or window has been announced yet .

Director Teases Ambitious Plans

Director Choi Ji-won recently teased the sequel, saying, "You won't be disappointed." He stated that the team's ambition is "to create the world's greatest action game" . A 16-minute mini-documentary from the studio showcases development anecdotes and the team's testing process for the unnamed sequel .

Studio Rebrand: Round8 Becomes NOUGH Studio

The development team formerly known as Round8 Studio has renamed to NOUGH Studio, an internal team under Neowiz . The rebrand coincides with the studio's expanded ambitions and public-facing identity.

Two Additional Unannounced Projects

Beyond the direct sequel, Neowiz has confirmed it is working on a narrative-based RPG, a life simulation title, and two further Soulslike/narrative RPG projects under the Lies of P franchise umbrella . One of these is a separate Soulslike RPG codenamed Project Windi, directed by Kay Lee, who previously directed Vindictus . A separate sci-fi survival horror project was also disclosed in 2024, but it is not clear whether that project remains part of the current roadmap or has been superseded by other titles .

Overture DLC

The Overture expansion, which launched in June 2025 for existing platforms, is included in the Switch 2 Complete Edition and serves as the major story prequel expansion for the first game .

Summary of Key Facts

The Switch 2 launch marks a new high for Lies of P critically, while the steady sales figures and cleared development milestones for the sequel signal that the franchise is one of Neowiz's most important growth drivers heading into 2027 and beyond.