Lies of P is getting a massive free update, adding difficulty options as well as an extremely welcome boss rush
There's no word yet on exactly what effects these difficulty modes will have on Lies of P. But it's easy to imagine reduced damage scaling for enemies and perhaps a decrease in enemy density depending on which difficulty you select.
The update is also bringing a dedicated boss rush mode to the game. Named Battle Memories, you'll be able to access this mode at the Hotel Krat Stargazer after clearing the game at least once.
Battle Memories will let you challenge previously defeated bosses from both the base game and the Overture DLC (downloadable content). Each boss has five difficulty tiers, with the harder Tiers 4 and 5 locked until you've cleared the previous ones (you'll get access to Tier 4 after beating Tier 3, for example).
Publisher Neowiz has also teased additional unlockables for those willing to brave the harder tiers: 'Who knows what rewards await those who overcome these hardening challenges?'
But that's not all, as Battle Memories is being paired with another mode called Death March. This mode challenges players to defeat a minimum of three bosses consecutively with a limited pool of items and healing Pulse Cells. You're also able to set custom scenarios here, selecting the bosses you wish to face. The difficulty tiers of Battle Memories can also be applied here.
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It's sounding like a very substantial update to go alongside the upcoming Overture expansion. With multiple difficulty options, boss rush modes, and the potential for unique rewards, there's really something for everyone here.
Finally, this Lies of P update will arrive the same day that the Overture DLC releases, sometime in the Summer of 2025. You might also like…
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Lies of P is getting a massive free update, adding difficulty options as well as an extremely welcome boss rush
There's no word yet on exactly what effects these difficulty modes will have on Lies of P. But it's easy to imagine reduced damage scaling for enemies and perhaps a decrease in enemy density depending on which difficulty you select. The update is also bringing a dedicated boss rush mode to the game. Named Battle Memories, you'll be able to access this mode at the Hotel Krat Stargazer after clearing the game at least once. Battle Memories will let you challenge previously defeated bosses from both the base game and the Overture DLC (downloadable content). Each boss has five difficulty tiers, with the harder Tiers 4 and 5 locked until you've cleared the previous ones (you'll get access to Tier 4 after beating Tier 3, for example). Publisher Neowiz has also teased additional unlockables for those willing to brave the harder tiers: 'Who knows what rewards await those who overcome these hardening challenges?' But that's not all, as Battle Memories is being paired with another mode called Death March. This mode challenges players to defeat a minimum of three bosses consecutively with a limited pool of items and healing Pulse Cells. You're also able to set custom scenarios here, selecting the bosses you wish to face. The difficulty tiers of Battle Memories can also be applied here. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. It's sounding like a very substantial update to go alongside the upcoming Overture expansion. With multiple difficulty options, boss rush modes, and the potential for unique rewards, there's really something for everyone here. Finally, this Lies of P update will arrive the same day that the Overture DLC releases, sometime in the Summer of 2025. You might also like…
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Lies of P: Overture makes a great Soulslike more approachable than ever
Back in 2023, Lies of P became a surprise hit thanks to its Pinocchio-inspired story and brutally fast combat. Though I enjoyed it at the time, that quick action was always my sticking point. It felt like bosses were so aggressive that slower weapons simply weren't viable. Players really had to commit to every attack to keep up with enemies that lashed out in a flurry of violence. Developer Round8 has since put out patches to make a few bosses easier, such as reducing health and increasing chances of breaking their stances. Now Round8 has a second chance to get things right. This summer, Lies of P will receive a prequel DLC dubbed Overture. The new chapter will take players back to the beginning of the mysterious Puppet Frenzy, and take them to some snowier locales along the way. It's not just bringing a new time and setting to the table, though. 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