Overture DLC Not Linked to Lies of P's Epic Final Cutscene

The announcement of the upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, has sparked a flurry of speculation among fans about the mysteries it might unveil. However, at the recent Game Developers Conference, IGN discovered one mystery that won't be solved in this expansion: the intriguing final cutscene of the base game. For those yet to experience the end of Lies of P, the cutscene features a twist that hints at potential future directions for the game's universe. Despite its significance, director Jiwon Choi confirmed that this scene won't be addressed in Overture, leaving fans to ponder its implications. Choi teased, "Please stay tuned for additional announcements in the future," fueling anticipation for what's next.

With a sequel to Lies of P already in the works, it seems likely that the enigmatic cutscene might be connected to the sequel. However, details about Lies of P 2 remain scarce, and Choi remained tight-lipped about any sequel-related hints during our discussion. He emphasized Neowiz's commitment to quality, stating, "What I can certainly tell you is when we share such news or media and assets with you, you'll know for sure that we are ready to present it to you. And that follows very our strict focus on quality [amid] all the pressure that we talked about in the past. So that is the one promise that I can share with you, that when we actually share those contents with you and the news, we will be ready to share that with you."

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The scene in question, which we discussed with Choi, is the Dorothy scene. As detailed here, the final cutscene features Paracelcus on a phone call, mentioning his intention to "find her, for sure. Another key of ours: Dorothy." The scene then reveals the iconic striped sock legs and ruby slippers of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, suggesting a future storyline that might intertwine with other public domain fairy tales. While this twist won't be explored in Overture, its significance remains a tantalizing mystery for fans.

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Despite the lack of clarity on the cutscene, Choi offered some insights into what players can expect from Overture. He encouraged fans to replay the base game, pointing out that it contains clues about the upcoming expansion: "When you play through the base game again, you'll see many hints that we scattered throughout the whole experience," Choi explained. "A lot of hints and a lot of windows into the world, and you'll be able to actually see that and experience that in expansion…There are many things that I actually wanted to accomplish when we were working on the base game. It didn't get put into the base game, and all of that, at least key elements of that are going to be included in expansion."

Choi also acknowledged that some fans are already piecing together Neowiz's plans, admitting that he regularly reads fan theories and finds some of them "quite close" to the truth.

Additional details about Overture include an estimated playtime of 15-20 hours for experienced players. The DLC will become accessible once players reach a "certain" chapter in the game and will be available until the end. As previously announced, Overture serves as a prequel, with the protagonist transported back in time to Krat just before its fall. Players can look forward to new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons, though Choi kept specifics under wraps to maintain the excitement for the release.