Round8’s Lies of P sequel enters full development

Round8 Studio has advanced the Lies of P sequel into full development after the project’s prototype was approved, Neowiz disclosed in its latest financial report. The report states the base game has sold more than four million copies since release.

Neowiz’s filing says the prototype for the follow-up received approval and that Round8 has begun full production. The report notes sales for the Overture expansion declined after launch and later stabilised but did not provide specific sales figures for the expansion.

The filing did not include a release date, platforms, scope, budget or team size for the sequel. Neowiz provided no timeline for development milestones or a projected window for announcement and release.

Lies of P launched as Round8’s first entry into the Soulslike genre. Reviews highlighted the game’s dark reinterpretation of the Pinocchio story and its combat and customization systems; one review scored the title 8 out of 10 and praised those elements.

A brief scene during the original game’s end credits provided a teaser for a potential sequel. That teaser has been referenced by players and community members following Neowiz’s update.

Some discussion among players has raised questions about whether Round8 will use artificial intelligence tools during development. The financial report did not discuss development tools, workflows, or the use of AI.

Neowiz’s disclosure is the most specific public update to date on the follow-up, confirming the project has moved beyond prototype work. Neowiz and Round8 have not released further details; additional information will require future announcements from the publisher or developer.