Lies of P's DLC has received an update to decrease enemy difficulty in New Game+ cycles and rebalanced stats for certain overworld enemies during first playthroughs of Overture.
Director Jiwon Choi previously stated the team believed Soulslike titles like Lies of P shouldn't include difficulty settings, launching without such options. However, the developers reconsidered, explaining: "We aimed to ensure broader accessibility for players to enjoy the experience."
The DLC's "Legendary Stalker" difficulty setting has sparked significant discussion in the community. With polarized feedback about the challenge level, the Lies of P subreddit consolidated all discussions into a megathread to prevent flooding. These responses led Neowiz to acknowledge that certain segments "didn't perfectly match our original vision."
Alongside fixing various bugs – including progression blockers after giving beer to the Old Fisherman and visual glitches with specific equipment – Neowiz implemented combat balancing in update 1.9.0.0, released June 20. Players can now access the DLC starting from Chapter 5 in subsequent playthroughs rather than waiting until Chapter 9.
Lies of P Update 1.9.0.0 Patch Notes
Important Notice
Using unauthorized software may cause game instability. Failure to update properly could lead to crashes, save corruption, or permanent data loss. Disc users must install the latest patch before playing. Verify Storage for any missing items.
Key Changes
- Pay close attention to in-game notifications
- Combat system refinements
- Reduced enemy scaling in New Game+
- Adjusted first-playthrough enemy parameters in Overture
Bug Fixes
- Resolved premium item distribution issues
- Fixed potential progression breaks in out-of-bounds areas
- Addressed aerial launch glitch with Monad's Rose Sword special attacks
- Corrected music skipping when using Blade Fable Arts in Hotel Krat
- Fixed persistent effect from Solutionist's Amulet after unequipping
- Repaired visual artifacts with Flamberge Legion Arm and specific armor sets
- Miscellaneous fixes for UI, localization, enemy behavior, and other minor issues
Neowiz simultaneously announced Lies of P has surpassed 3 million units sold worldwide.
The studio unexpectedly revealed Overture DLC during Summer Game Fest, expanding the game with fresh locations, adversaries, bosses, equipment, and the debated inclusion of two accessibility-focused difficulty settings.
In our reviews, we awarded both the base game and expansion 8/10 ratings. Our assessment noted: "While following familiar design principles, Lies of P: Overture delivers a superb enhancement to an already outstanding experience."
