To access *Lies of P: Overture*, ensure you’ve completed the main story and restored the **Hotel Stargazer** in Chapter 9. This unlocks the **Forgotten Time**—a new area housing all DLC content like boss gauntlets, difficulty settings, and fresh narrative arcs.
Accessing the Overture DLC
- Complete the Base Game: Progress to Chapter 9 and fix the Hotel Stargazer. Without this, the DLC remains inaccessible.
- Enter the Forgotten Time: After repairing the Stargazer, the new area becomes available from the hotel.
- Purchase Required: The DLC isn’t free—make sure you’ve bought it separately.
Key DLC Features
Boss Rematches
- Battle Memories: Replay defeated bosses with their original mechanics.
- Death March: Endure a brutal, multi-boss sequence with restricted healing and health.
To trigger these rematches, finish the main story and use the Hotel Stargazer post-credits.
Adjustable Difficulty
Three difficulty tiers are now selectable via Settings → Gameplay → Difficulty
. Subsequent playthroughs (New Game+3 onwards) receive universal difficulty spikes.
New Story Content
Join **Lea**, a legendary stalker, on a mission exploring Krat’s history and the events leading to its downfall.
Patch Highlights
- Auto-lock targeting during combat.
- Separate button bindings for dashing and dodging.
- Spend Held Ergo directly from level-up/shop menus.
- Fine-tune P-Organ Quartz placements.
- Default “Quick Wishstone Use” now triggers temporary damage reduction.
- Level up at any Stargazer or via Sophia.
Important Notes
- Controls reset to default—reconfigure them post-patch.
- Blue butterflies near Sophia indicate significant dialogue.
- Gramophone playlists now support shuffle/repeat modes.
- Weapons, Legion Arms, and UI receive quality-of-life tweaks.
FAQ
- Starting the DLC: Finish the story, repair the Hotel Stargazer in Chapter 9.
- Is the DLC free? No—requires separate purchase.
- Forgotten Time location: Unlocked post-Stargazer restoration.
- Boss Rematches: Available after completing any ending.
- Difficulty settings: Adjustable via gameplay settings.
- Control issues: Patch reset bindings—reassign manually.