Lies of P: Overture DLC Introduces Difficulty Options, Boss Rush Mode, and More Content

Lies of P’s highly anticipated prequel DLC, Overture, is already earning praise from early hands-on impressions, thanks to its eerie, snow-covered, zoo-themed setting, paired with intense combat and stunning visuals. But the DLC isn’t just bringing new story content. Neowiz has also revealed that Overture will introduce many new features, including difficulty selection, a Boss Rush mode, and even the ability to replay previous boss fights.

Lies of P: Overture DLC Introduces New Features For The Base Game And More

Neowiz has confirmed that, alongside the release of Overture, the prequel DLC for Lies of P, the base game will receive a massive update packed with exciting new features. These additions will also be integrated into Overture, offering players fresh ways to engage with both games.

New Difficulty Modes: Butterfly’s Guidance and Awakened Puppet

First up is the new difficulty system. Two new modes, Butterfly’s Guidance and Awakened Puppet, will be introduced. Both are designed to offer an easier, more story-focused experience. Meanwhile, the current default difficulty will be renamed Legendary Stalker.

Battle Memories: Replay Your Favorite Boss Fights

Next is the highly anticipated boss replayability feature called Battle Memories. Accessible via the Hotel Krat Stargazer after clearing the game once, this mode lets you face previously defeated bosses from both the base game and the Overture DLC. You can choose the difficulty tier of each fight from 1 to 5, with tiers 1 through 3 available immediately, and tiers 4 and 5 unlocking after defeating the prior tier.

Additionally, unique rewards await those who take on these rematches. While details are still under wraps, fans are eager to see whether these include new weapons, items, or costumes, making the challenge all the more exciting.

Death March Mode: Boss Rush Like Never Before

Finally, a brand-new mode called Death March will test players’ endurance by having them face at least three bosses consecutively. Players will use a preset pool of items and healing Pulse Cells and can customize their experience by selecting which bosses and difficulty tiers to tackle, offering a truly personalized challenge.

So, while Lies of P fans will get a fresh story with Overture, they’ll also gain exciting new ways to replay and enjoy the original game. These boss rush and curated challenge modes are features many FromSoftware fans have long wished for without needing mods. It’s great to see Neowiz embracing these ideas, and we can’t wait to see them in action when Overture launches in summer 2025.