Neowiz Trademark Points to Wonders of O as the Next Chapter After Lies of P
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Newly discovered trademark filings suggest that Neowiz and developer Round 8 are following up Lies of P with a dark fantasy soulslike set in the world of Oz, tentatively titled Wonders of O.
Fresh trademark filings spotted at the European Union Intellectual Property Office reveal that publisher Neowiz has locked down rights for something called Wonders of O. Industry sleuths immediately connected the dots to developer Round 8, who previously teased a follow up to their hit puppet soulslike Lies of P. Given that the original game put a dark fantasy spin on the Pinocchio story, this new title points firmly toward a grim reimagining of L. Frank Baum's classic universe, building on the heavy narrative teases left at the end of the first game.
While early internet speculation briefly joked about a soulslike adaptation of French erotica, the reality of a dark Oz setting offers massive potential for the action role playing genre. Think about the genuinely unsettling body horror of the 1985 cult classic Return to Oz, complete with wheelers, stone monsters, and stark industrial landscapes. That kind of aesthetic fits the studio's brutal combat design like a glove, and players who loved the oppressive atmosphere of Krat will find plenty of dark fantasy lore to sink their teeth into.
As development ramps up, this gives the team a brilliant opportunity to lean into community humor, perhaps even taking a cheeky jab at the modern game design trope of covering every climbable ledge in bright yellow paint. Neowiz has not yet issued a formal comment, but the excitement within the community is already building. We will keep a close eye on how this project develops as it shapes up to be another major title for cross platform action fans.
Tags: Soulslike, Neowiz, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, Action RPG
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun