""If we can deliver a sequel that truly satisfies those who enjoyed the first game, we believe that the [ Lies of P] franchise will naturally establish itself as one of Neowiz's most important pillars," Neowiz co-CEO Sean Kim tells Inverse. "We're not too sure how many titles we can create with the Lies of P universe; however, the development team is working incredibly hard to make sure the fans who enjoyed Lies of P will not be disappointed.""
""As AAA video games get increasingly expensive and complex to make, we've seen some breakout successes take the world by storm. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just blew the doors off the industry, starting discussions about small teams and development costs. And in 2024, the Pinochio-inspired lit fire to the Soulslike, rivaling anything FromSoftware has done with the genre it created. Lies of P may have inexplicably changed Soulslikes forever, but it also brought seismic changes to both the studio that made it, Round 8, and its publisher, Neowiz - so much so that it's changed the company's entire approach to making games.""
Lies of P achieved breakout success that redirected Neowiz away from mobile trend-following toward investing in single-player, high-production titles. The game triggered structural changes at Round 8 and Neowiz, prompting plans for a sequel and exploration of the Lies of P universe as a core franchise. The company intends to satisfy existing fans while evaluating how many titles the universe can sustain. Industry trends show renewed interest in single-player experiences, concentrated creative visions, and debates about development scale and costs, with examples like Clair Obscur and Baldur's Gate 3 influencing studio strategies.
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