Neowiz has pulled the strings on its Lies of P sequel, thrusting it into full-scale development at the vertical slice stage—a milestone that whispers of grander ambitions for Pinocchio's blood-soaked ballet. Fresh from their Q1 2026 earnings report, the publisher confirms the project has cleared prototyping, with Round8 Studio now hiring specialists to weave AI tools into their concept art pipeline. No mere puppet show extension, this signals a franchise push, where Krat's mechanical horrors might evolve into a sprawling saga of lies and legionnaires.

But Neowiz isn't stopping at one wooden boy with a grudge. Project Windi, a fresh Soulslike RPG helmed by ex-Vindictus director Kay Lee, idles in prototype, promising more punishing parries and existential dread. Meanwhile, Project Rubicon—a narrative-driven RPG under Seungho Jin of Buried Stars fame—mirrors the sequel's vertical slice progress, hinting at story-rich worlds that might twist fairy tales into something sharper. It's a portfolio of pain and plot, positioning Neowiz as soulslike specialists with a narrative chaser.

The community, ever the discerning marionettes, buzzes with cautious thrill across Reddit's r/LiesOfP and X feeds, where fans dissect potential lore expansions amid gripes over that AI job posting. Lies of P's original tale captivated with its grim Grimm remix, and whispers of sequels tease deeper dives into alchemical betrayals and puppet uprisings. If Neowiz threads these projects without fraying the narrative thread, Pinocchio's revenge could redefine the genre's dark heart.

One plot twist remains: will these tales deliver revelations worthy of the Ergo, or just more strings attached?