The thrilling Lies of P: Overture DLC has arrived with a surprise shadow drop, plunging players back into the dark, captivating world of Krat. This substantial prequel expansion promises new areas, challenging bosses, deeper lore, and fresh weapons. But diving straight into this adventure isn’t quite as simple as hitting ‘play’. If you’re wondering how to unlock and begin your journey through the Overture DLC, this guide breaks down every requirement and step clearly.
Before you can experience the Overture DLC, you need significant progress in the base game of Lies of P. You cannot start this expansion fresh; it’s designed as a mid-to-late game experience. Here’s exactly what you need:
- Progress to Chapter 9: Your save file must have reached and completed Chapter 9. This is the absolute, non-negotiable requirement. You need to have defeated the Corrupted Parade Master boss that marks the climax of this chapter.
- Repair the Hotel Stargazer: Upon starting Chapter 10, you’ll return to Hotel Krat and must repair the main Hotel Stargazer. This acts as a narrative checkpoint.
- Obtain the Star’s Chrysalis: Successfully completing Chapter 9 and repairing the Hotel Stargazer triggers the game to place a vital new item into your inventory: the Star’s Chrysalis. This functional item is your literal key to the DLC and unlocks a new quest marker. Don’t worry about missing it; it will appear automatically once conditions are met.
Reaching this point in the main story typically takes around 10-15 hours for a first playthrough. However, if you are playing on New Game+ (NG+), you can leverage your upgraded character and knowledge to power through these chapters significantly faster. Remember, these requirements apply to every playthrough – whether it’s your first or your fifth NG+ cycle. If you start a brand new game, you’ll need to reach Chapter 9 again to regain access to Overture.
Your Step-by-Step Path to Beginning Overture
Once you have the Star’s Chrysalis gleaming in your inventory, starting the DLC adventure is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully:
- Ensure Installation: Double-check that the Lies of P: Overture DLC is purchased, downloaded, and fully installed on your platform (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5). You’ll also need the latest game patch applied.
- Locate the Path: With the Star’s Chrysalis acquired, open your map. You should see a new quest marker guiding you. Your destination is the Path of the Pilgrim Stargazer location. This is an area you will have visited earlier in the base game during Chapter 9.
- Travel and Trigger: Fast travel directly to the Path of the Pilgrim Stargazer. The moment you arrive, a distinctive and intriguing cutscene will automatically begin playing. This cinematic sequence transports your puppet protagonist back in time, setting the stage for the prequel narrative of Overture. Pay close attention – it introduces the critical shift in setting.
- Enter the Forgotten Time: After the cutscene concludes, you’ll find yourself at a new Stargazer location. This serves as your gateway, or entry point, into the DLC’s unique areas and story, known as the Forgotten Time. Activate this Stargazer.
- Embark on Your New Journey: From this new Stargazer, you can now officially begin exploring the Overture DLC content. Your journey into Krat’s past has commenced!
What to Expect in the Overture DLC
Overture isn’t just a short side mission; it’s a substantial expansion offering a self-contained prequel story set before the collapse of Krat. You’ll step into the past, guided by a mysterious new character named Lea, the Legendary Stalker. Her quest for vengeance intertwines with the origins of Geppetto’s puppet in unexpected ways, promising rich lore revelations that deepen the understanding of the base game’s world and characters.
Beyond the narrative, prepare for entirely new environments to traverse, filled with fresh, dangerous enemies demanding new combat strategies. Thankfully, you’ll gain access to powerful new weapons and Legion Arms, expanding your customization options and allowing for novel combat styles to tackle these challenges. Expect visually stunning and mechanically demanding new boss battles that live up to Lies of P‘s reputation for excellence in boss design.
