What Lies of P’s Development Time Could Suggest About Lies of P 2

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What Lies of P's Development Time Could Suggest About Lies of P 2

As a fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the intricate worlds of Soulslike games, I can confidently say that the upcoming sequel to “Lies of P” has me thoroughly excited. Having played and enjoyed the original, I eagerly await the new adventures that await our wooden friend in the world inspired by Pinocchio.

2023’s Souls-like game, “Deceptions of P,” introduced an innovative spin on the genre within a captivating universe reminiscent of Carlo Collodi’s timeless Pinocchio story. Despite the abundance of Souls-like titles, “Deceptions of P” successfully piqued gamers’ interest and established its own niche. This resulted in it selling over a million copies and gaining praise from both critics and fans.

Without a doubt, once a game achieves the success of its initial release, speculations about a potential Lies of P sequel arise. The creators, NeoWiz Games and Round8 Studio, are actively working on a worthy sequel, aiming to broaden the franchise even more with their hit title. Naturally, fans are eagerly anticipating this upcoming project, which may spark curiosity about when they’ll finally get to experience it.

What Lies of P 2’s Development Could Look Like

Lies of P Took Three Years To Make

One method to estimate the launch date for “Lies of P 2” is by referring to the development duration of the original “Lies of P”. Director Choi Ji-won started working on “Lies of P” in 2020 and it was released in 2023, meaning a three-year development period. Since the sequel was announced last year, gamers might expect a similar timeframe for “Lies of P 2,” which would put its release around 2026.

There are multiple factors suggesting that the release date for Lies of P 2 might get delayed. In the gaming industry, sequels tend to offer more expansive content compared to their predecessors, which can lengthen the development process substantially. So, it’s possible that gamers may need to exercise patience and wait a bit longer to get their hands on this sequel.

Lies of P 2 Has The Chance To Be Finished Quicker

It’s interesting to note that there might be a possibility that the release of Lies of P 2 could occur quicker than the original game. One major factor to consider is that the announcement of Lies of P‘s development starting in 2020 implies that the team was working on it during the COVID-19 pandemic, which generally slowed down production for many projects. Now that game development seems to be returning more to its pre-pandemic pace, NeoWiz and Round8 may have an advantage due to their prior experience with the unique challenges posed by developing a game during a pandemic.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that during the initial production phase of the first game, our development team expanded dramatically. In just the first two years of the project, the team size grew from 60 to 100 members. This number probably increased even more since then. With a larger workforce at hand, Lies of P 2 can potentially progress through its development stages faster as the team has grown more accustomed to the development process.

Follow-up games frequently enhance the experience provided by their predecessors, leading to larger productions that demand extended development time for completion.

Lies of P’s DLC Throws A Wrench in the Sequel’s Development

It appears that the development process for “Lies of P 2” is taking a bit longer compared to the original game. This is because, while they’re working on the sequel, NeoWiz and Round8 are also focusing on additional content (DLC) for the first “Lies of P.” Given the size and scope of this extra content, it seems reasonable to expect that it will increase the development time, potentially delaying the release of “Lies of P 2” even beyond what fans might anticipate.

In the realm of game development, it’s typically reasonable to assume that a sequel might require similar time as its original did. However, in the case of Lies of P, it seems unlikely that this timeline will hold true, even if NeoWiz and Round8 manage to speed up production. Patience is key, for fans eagerly waiting for Lies of P 2. When it’s ready, they can dive back into P’s captivating storyline, but for now, gamers should prepare themselves for a wait before embarking on the next chapter of this adventure.

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2024-11-16 17:03