Lies of P DLC Patch Eases Difficulty After Player Feedback
▼ Summary
– Lies of P’s DLC has been patched to reduce monster difficulty in repeat playthroughs and adjust stats for some first-playthrough enemies.
– Director Jiwon Choi initially opposed difficulty options but later changed stance to make the game more accessible to a wider audience.
– Players debated the DLC’s difficulty, prompting Neowiz to acknowledge unintended design issues and merge discussions into a Reddit megathread.
– Patch 1.9.0.0 fixed bugs like progression issues, visual glitches, and adjusted combat balance while allowing earlier DLC access from Chapter 5.
– Lies of P has sold over 3 million copies, and its DLC, Overture, introduced new content and easier difficulty options despite mixed feedback.
The latest Lies of P DLC update has addressed player concerns by tweaking enemy difficulty and fixing several gameplay issues. Following community feedback about the expansion’s punishing challenge, developer Neowiz implemented combat adjustments to improve accessibility while maintaining the game’s signature Soulslike intensity.
Patch 1.9.0.0 introduces reduced monster stats in New Game+ cycles and rebalances certain enemies during initial playthroughs of the Overture expansion. This shift comes after director Jiwon Choi acknowledged the team’s reconsideration of difficulty, stating they now aim to welcome a broader player base. The controversial Legendary Stalker mode had sparked heated debates, flooding forums until moderators consolidated discussions into a single megathread.
Beyond difficulty tweaks, the update resolves multiple bugs, including progression blockers tied to side quests and visual glitches with specific gear combinations. A notable quality-of-life improvement now allows players to access the DLC as early as Chapter 5 in subsequent playthroughs, rather than waiting until Chapter 9.
Key fixes in the patch include:
- Corrected delivery issues for premium items like the Azure Dragon Crescent Glaive
- Patched exploits allowing out-of-bounds movement
- Resolved erratic physics during Monad’s Rose Sword special attacks
- Addressed persistent effects from the Solutionist’s Amulet
Neowiz also celebrated a major milestone, confirming over 3 million copies sold since launch. The Overture expansion, unveiled during Summer Game Fest, expanded the game with fresh areas, bosses, and gear, alongside divisive easier difficulty settings.
Critics praised both the base game and DLC, with IGN awarding each an 8/10, calling Overture “an excellent expansion that enhances an already stellar experience.” The update demonstrates Neowiz’s commitment to refining gameplay based on player input while preserving the title’s challenging core.
For those diving back in, the team advises ensuring installations are updated to avoid crashes or save corruption. Players missing bonus items should check their storage inventory after applying the patch.
(Source: IGN)
