Neowiz has partnered with Warsaw-based studio Zakazane to publish their debut noir western RPG, which involves players taking on the role of a sheriff in a remote mining town. The $8 million deal aims to bring this story-driven, single-player game to a global audience, reflecting Neowiz's commitment to quality narratives. Zakazane, led by industry veterans from CD Projekt RED and 11 bit studios, previously secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to develop the game.
Neowiz, the publisher of Lies of P, has announced plans for a game update, teased the first DLC, and confirmed a sequel. The game, which sold one million copies in less than a month, is a soulslike reimagining of the Pinocchio fairy tale. The upcoming patch will bring significant changes to weapon and character balance, as well as quality-of-life improvements. Players will also receive new outfits and the ability to equip glasses and hats separately for greater customization. A post-credits scene hints at the DLC or sequel, and the game director has confirmed that the team is working on both.
Neowiz and Round8 Studios discuss their foray into the AAA single-player genre with their upcoming game, Lies of P. Based on the story of Pinocchio, the game aims to put a unique spin on the well-known property while incorporating elements of the Souls-like genre. The game is set in the Belle Époque era of Europe and features characters and enemies inspired by The Adventures of Pinocchio novel. The developers emphasize their commitment to delivering a solid action-focused experience and establishing themselves as a studio capable of consistently delivering exceptional games. Neowiz sees Lies of P as an opportunity to diversify its title offerings and establish itself as a publisher of great single-player console games.
New 4K gameplay footage of the upcoming Soulslike game, Lies of P, has been released, showcasing exploration and combat mechanics. The game is a dark reimagining of the tale of Pinocchio, where the puppet mechanoid fights his way to humanity in a fictional city inspired by the Belle Époque Era in Europe. Lies of P releases in August 2023 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
