Lies of P Hardness Sparks Player Backlash

Lies of P's Overture DLC difficulty issues will be addressed in upcoming patches. Discover community reactions and the director's response to gameplay concerns.

Overture Expansion Proves Excessively Challenging

Player Reactions Flood Community Boards

The surprise release of Lies of P: Overture during Summer Game Fest 2025 initially generated excitement, but Steam's "Mostly Positive" ratings conceal growing frustration with the expansion's punishing difficulty. While the base game established itself as a challenging Soulslike experience, the DLC has pushed boundaries further than many players anticipated.

The Lies of P subreddit became inundated with player grievances, forcing moderators to create a dedicated megathread. Core complaints center around disproportionate enemy damage outputs, inflated boss health pools, and ineffective weapons against basic foes. Some players report being eliminated by standard enemies in just two hits, while others note damage scaling makes combat feel unbalanced even on reduced difficulty settings.

Community feedback reveals a divide - while veterans appreciate the challenge, many feel the expansion's tuning overshadows its rich content. This sentiment persists despite director Jiwon Choi's May 21 statement to VGC about implementing accessibility options. The developer's acknowledgment of these concerns suggests forthcoming changes to the gameplay experience.

Developer Commitment to Rebalancing

Neowiz has officially responded to player feedback in a June 10 "Director's Letter" video. Choi emphasized their meticulous approach to potential adjustments: "We're scrutinizing all aspects of combat balance, especially areas where our design intentions didn't translate effectively to player experience. Any modifications require extensive testing to preserve the game's core identity."

While no timeline exists for these adjustments, the development team's transparency has been well-received. The studio remains committed to striking a better balance between challenge and accessibility. Lies of P: Overture continues to be available across all major platforms, with updates expected to refine the controversial difficulty curve.