The lie of P's DLC can be difficult to escape from the shadow of the genre

Lies of P DLC is on the way, although it's not clear how far along it will be released. The fans hope so Lies of PThe expansion will be worth the wait, considering how amazing the base game is, but now he's facing new expectations, which he may or may not like.

Based on the little information available about Lies of PThe upcoming expansion, it seems, doubles down on the theme of dark mythology and the aesthetics of the base game, possibly attracting the legends Peter Pan or The Wizard of Oz but not only Pinocchio. That alone is enough to set it apart from other DLC like Souls, but that doesn't mean comparisons won't be made, especially between Lies of P and FromSoftware games. The core game was constantly compared Born of bloodfor example, and even if it's not really a fair comparison all things considered Lies of P unlike others, it can be difficult to escape, especially since Lies of P may be the best non-Software game of its kind.

The Lie of P's DLC has some big shoes to fill

FromSoftware is known exclusively for its Stellar content after its launch

Comparison between Lies of P SY Born of blood can be expected to continue, and the DLC will be the most impressive place for it. Born of blood's The Old Hunter s The expansion is often cited as the best DLC in FromSoftware's portfolio, and one of the best DLCs, full stop. Now it is Lies of P has established itself as a soul that can compete with products from FromSoftware, there is no doubt that there will be pressure, both inside and outside Round8, to rise to the occasion. But with FromSoftware building a reputation for itself as the best developer working today, producing impressive content and great post-launch content in an industry of nickel-and-dime microtransactions, it could be the norm. it is hard to live.

It doesn't help that FromSoftware may have outdone itself this year Elden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeIt's a sprawling and ambitious DLC that puts the full price game to shame. It is not believable Lies of PDLC will be compatible Shadow of the Erdtree in terms of scope or size, and while it shouldn't be expected, it can be a reminder of its strange nature compared to the ever-growing giant that is FromSoftware.

Why P's DLC lie is not bad compared to FromSoftware

If the comparison between Lies of P and the likes of FromSoftware may not always be fair, they're not exactly foolproof either. It will be debated Lies of P does not draw clear inspiration from the like Born of blood in terms of presentation, atmosphere and combat, it is absurd, because the similarities are inevitable. But that doesn't change the facts Lies of P is a truly impressive game, doing enough to stand alongside its predecessors and, in some ways, even surpass them.

Shadow of the Erdtree The release came under fire for what many saw as a lack of balance and an unreasonable increase in difficulty in the base game, with secondary criticism aimed at issues such as PC optimization and how the DLC handles loot. observation Lies of PDLC from this angle, it is possible to compare some of these two expansions, with those of Lies of P considered better than Shadow of the Erdtree in these areas, depending on how they vibrate.

Then there is the question of how Lies of PExpansion will overcome resistance The Old Huntersits more direct relative in terms of tone and volume. Criticism of The Old Hunters is much quieter than the criticism of SoTEbut Lies of P however, he was able to continue studying Born of bloodtaking the best elements of their DLC and using the benefit of observation to make them even better.