Key Takeaways

  • Lies of P: Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, bundling the base game with the Overture prequel DLC for $69.99, with a physical release following on October 2.
  • The Switch 2 version targets 60 FPS in performance mode, which is a big deal for a soulslike this dense.
  • I’ve been all PS5 through this entire soulslike run, and this is the first Nintendo-side release that’s made me actually consider a Switch 2.

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What’s Actually in the Complete Edition

Neowiz confirmed Lies of P: Complete Edition is hitting Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6. That’s the base game plus the Overture DLC, which is the prequel expansion that dropped earlier this year and actually got praised for expanding the world instead of just padding it out. Digital version lands first, physical follows on October 2 through a partnership with iam8bit, and yes, there’s merch attached to that release too.

Price is $69.99. Not cheap, but you’re getting the full package day one instead of buying the base game and then getting nickel-and-dimed for DLC six months later. Performance mode is targeting 60 FPS on Switch 2 hardware, which honestly surprised me. This game runs a dense, gothic Belle Époque city with some brutal boss encounters. Getting that locked at 60 on a hybrid console is not nothing.

If you want the full rundown on what changed and what’s included, Nintendo Life has the breakdown straight from the announcement.

Why This Matters for Switch 2’s Lineup

Switch 2 has been leaning hard into getting the games that used to skip Nintendo entirely. Soulslikes were always the genre Nintendo hardware struggled with. The original Switch could technically run some of these games, but “technically” was doing a lot of heavy lifting. Frame drops during boss fights in a genre where a missed parry means death is not a good time.

Lies of P landing on Switch 2 with a real performance mode is a signal. It tells me third-party studios actually trust this hardware to handle the genre now, not just port it and hope for the best. That matters more than one game. It’s the difference between Switch 2 being a place soulslike fans visit occasionally and a platform they take seriously.

I’ve also got a soft spot for this one specifically. Lies of P took the Pinocchio story and turned it into one of the better FromSoftware-style games not made by FromSoftware. If you haven’t played it, the controller you use matters more than usual in a game this punishing about parry timing.

My Take as a PlayStation Guy

I’ve played through Lies of P and the Overture DLC on PS5, and I stand by it being one of the most underrated soulslikes of the last few years. It doesn’t get talked about in the same breath as Elden Ring or Lies of P’s obvious influences, and that’s a shame because the boss design alone earns it a spot in the conversation.

So here’s the thing. I’m not a Switch guy. I’ve said that for years. But watching this Complete Edition land on Switch 2 with a legit performance mode has me doing the thing I never do, which is actually considering picking up Nintendo’s console for something other than a first-party exclusive.

That’s not nothing. Physical media has been getting kicked around lately too, between GTA 6’s expiring digital codes in Japan and PlayStation planning to phase out discs by 2028. A publisher committing to a real physical release for Switch 2, box art and all, feels almost old-fashioned in the best way.

If you’ve already beaten Lies of P on PS5 or Xbox, the Switch 2 version probably isn’t worth a double dip unless portable mode is a must for you. But if you skipped it because you’re Nintendo-only, August 6 is your day. And if you want to see what the fuss was about before the Switch 2 version drops, the PS5 version is worth grabbing to catch up first.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Lies of P: Complete Edition release on Switch 2?

The digital version launches August 6, 2026. A physical edition through iam8bit follows on October 2, 2026.

Does the Complete Edition include the Overture DLC?

Yes. The Switch 2 Complete Edition bundles the base game with the Overture prequel expansion in one $38.99 (as of Oct 9, 2026) package.

What frame rate does Lies of P run at on Switch 2?

The game targets 60 FPS in performance mode on Switch 2 hardware.

Is Lies of P worth playing if I already own a PS5 or Xbox?

Yes, it’s one of the more underrated soulslikes of the last few years. The Switch 2 release mainly matters if portable play is a priority for you.