In 2021, South Korean developer Round8 Studio captured the internet’s attention with the fascinating reveal of Lies of P; a gritty action RPG dripping with Dark Souls and Bloodborne influence based on The Adventures of Pinocchio. The team wasn’t coy about the game’s FromSoftware Souls-like inspirations and emboldened fans of the brutal subgenre to follow this imaginative twist on a classic fairy tale. Let’s be honest. Bloodborne meets Pinocchio is one hell of an elevator pitch.
After its announcement and several captivating trailers, Xbox and Round8 proudly declared that Lies of P will launch day one in Xbox Game Pass. The viral energy surrounding the bonkers premise combined with the inherent reach of Microsoft’s gaming subscription service have positioned the grim epic as a prominent Fall game release.
