Lies of P: Complete Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Launches August 6
The Switch 2 port brings a previously PlayStation, Xbox, and PC title to Nintendo's new hardware with all DLC included, expanding the console's library of third-party action games at launch.
Key Facts
- Lies of P: Complete Edition was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 during the Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 broadcast on June 9, 2026.
- The download version launches August 6, 2026, and a physical version follows on October 2, 2026.
- This edition bundles the base game and the Overture DLC, a prequel chapter set on the final day of Krat before the Puppet Frenzy.
- The soulslike action RPG reimagines Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio as a puppet protagonist in a city inspired by late 19th to early 20th century France.
- Players customize weapons by combining blades and handles, upgrade a prosthetic Legion Arm, and face story branches based on lying or telling the truth.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark, Inside.
During the Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 broadcast on June 9, publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio announced Lies of P: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. The download version launches August 6, 2026, and a physical version follows on October 2. This version bundles the base game and the Overture DLC, a prequel chapter set on the final day of Krat before the Puppet Frenzy. The soulslike action RPG reimagines Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio as a puppet protagonist in a city inspired by late 19th to early 20th century France. Players customize weapons by combining blades and handles, upgrade a prosthetic Legion Arm, and face challenging enemies. Story branches depend on whether the player chooses to lie or tell the truth. Pre-orders open after the Direct ends.
The Overture DLC included in this edition depicts the beginning of the puppet rampage incident known as the Puppet Frenzy, serving as a prologue to the main story. New weapon combinations and Legion Arms appear in the DLC. The base game's systems include weapon crafting by pairing different blades and handles, and upgrading the left arm's Legion Arm for varied combat options. The story changes based on whether the player chooses to lie or tell the truth during key choices. The city of Krat is inspired by late 19th to early 20th century France. Lies of P originally launched on other platforms to critical acclaim. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is the first release on a Nintendo platform. Pre-orders begin after the Direct concludes.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net Switch2版「Lies of P：コンプリート エディション」のDL版が8月6日に発売決定。前日譚である追加DLCも収録
- Automaton Nintendo Switch 2『Lies of P：コンプリート エディション』発表、8月6日配信へ。高評価ソウルライクアクションがDLC同梱で移植決定
- Game Spark ピノキオをベースにしたダークアクションRPGがスイッチに！『Lies of P：コンプリート エディション』が8月6日発売【Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9】
- Inside ピノキオをベースにしたダークアクションRPGがスイッチに！『Lies of P：コンプリート エディション』が8月6日発売【Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9】