Lies of P director Choi Ji-Won has revealed how long it will take to beat the upcoming Soulslike and that DLC for the game is in the works.
has you guide a mechanoid Pinocchio through a"cruel, dark Belle Époque world" on a quest to become human. Lies of P launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2023, and will also join Xbox Game Pass on day one. Now, Speaking with
, game director Choi Ji-Won has revealed how long it will take to beat Lies of P and some new titbits of info about the upcoming game.According to Ji-Won, Lies of P will be a fairly lengthy game for the completionists out there."If you basically go through the game, it will take around 30 hours," Ji-Won said."But if you thoroughly check all of the contents that are hidden in the game, then it will be around 60 hours.
Ji-Won explained the reason why he went with a 60-hour playtime is so he could target both those who enjoy longer games and those who prefer a shorter experience."I decided to go with a game that has a longer playtime, but even for the player who wants to enjoy the shorter game, they can take it stage by stage," Ji-Won said."Each stage, if you really go through it, will take around 10 hours, and each stage has different characteristics and features.
Ji-Won also revealed that Round 8 Studios is planning DLC for the Soulslike and that the team is already thinking about a possible sequel."We spent a lot of time in putting the word out there for Lies of P, and we don’t want to waste it on just one game," Ji-Won said."We are planning an expanded pack or DLC. Also, there are so many attractive stories and characters behind and around Pinocchio, so we’re of course thinking about a series game after this one.
Lies of P joins Xbox Game Pass in 2023 on day one. For more games confirmed for the service, check out our list of everything