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Lies of P Director Vows Next Neowiz Game Won't Disappoint

Lies of P Director Vows Next Neowiz Game Won't Disappoint
Lies of P director Choi Ji-won promising an exciting future for Neowiz games.

Gaming enthusiasts are buzzing following a bold promise from Choi Ji-won, the acclaimed director behind Neowiz's hit title Lies of P. After celebrating a significant industry award, Ji-won confirmed the studio is diligently crafting its next project, reassuring fans, "I will not disappoint you all." This declaration has ignited speculation across the gaming community about the highly anticipated follow-up to the critically lauded Soulslike experience.

A Vow for Unparalleled Fun

Speaking with GamesRadar+ after Lies of P: Overture secured a Golden Joystick award for Best Expansion, Director Choi Ji-won emphasized the team's dedication to their upcoming title. "You can expect the most fun that we can achieve within the game," he stated, urging players to "Please stay tuned for it; we are working really hard." While a specific title remains under wraps, this assurance from the director responsible for one of 2023's standout games signals a strong commitment to quality and player enjoyment.

Building on Lies of P's Monumental Success

Neowiz's Lies of P has been a monumental success, selling over 3 million copies and earning an impressive 8/10 from IGN, which also recognized it as the "Best Soulslike of 2023." The recently awarded Lies of P: Overture DLC further solidified the game's reputation, also scoring an 8/10 from IGN. Ji-won revealed that the team approached Overture not merely as an expansion but as "almost as a sequel and a brand new project," highlighting their ambitious development philosophy.

The Overture DLC, shadow-dropped during Summer Game Fest, enriched the Lies of P universe with:

  • New locations to explore
  • Challenging new enemies and bosses
  • Intriguing new characters and weapons
  • The addition of two easier difficulty options, a controversial but notable inclusion.

Post-launch, Overture received patches to reduce monster difficulty in repeat playthroughs and adjust stats for some field monsters encountered during a first playthrough, demonstrating Neowiz's responsiveness to player feedback.

What's Next: A Sequel in the Works?

While Ji-won remained tight-lipped about the exact nature of their next endeavor, industry insiders and fans alike strongly anticipate this project to be the previously confirmed Lies of P sequel. Back in November 2023, Ji-won openly shared the studio's priorities: “Our highest priority is developing the DLC and working on our sequel. The dev team is putting in significant effort, brainstorming and exploring different aspects of the projects.” Given the immense success and critical acclaim of its predecessor, a direct sequel appears to be a logical and highly exciting next step for Neowiz. Gamers worldwide will undoubtedly be watching closely for further announcements from the studio that redefined the Soulslike genre.