NEOWIZ and Round8 Studio will launch Lies of P: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026. A physical edition will follow on October 2, 2026, according to a GoNintendo report and a listing on Nintendo’s official site. You can pre-order it now.
The Complete Edition combines the base game with its DLC. The original Lies of P debuted on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in September 2023. It received a 93% positive rating from 35,525 Steam reviews. Those are impressive figures for a soulslike game from a studio new to the genre. The Switch 2 port will help expand the game’s audience on Nintendo’s latest hardware about three years after its initial release.
The timing raises some eyebrows due to controversy surrounding NEOWIZ. In May 2026, job listings indicated the publisher is looking for an AI Creator for Round8 Studio while developing the Lies of P sequel. This news sparked a wave of review-bombing on Steam. Players voiced their disapproval, saying the AI hiring trend made them withdraw recommendations and support for all NEOWIZ products.
This backlash shows up in current community sentiment data, which leans mostly negative despite the game’s strong historical review scores. Right now, the Steam player count is 2,139. While that’s a typical number for a game released in 2023, the review-bombing indicates that some of this negative sentiment is recent and intentional, not just a normal decline.
For Switch 2 buyers who aren’t aware of the AI controversy, the Complete Edition offers a highly-regarded soulslike game at what will probably be a premium price for portable gaming. The base game is available for $29.99 on Steam, making it interesting to see what the pricing will be for the Switch 2 package once it gets confirmed.
| Switch 2 Digital Release | August 6, 2026 |
| Switch 2 Physical Release | October 2, 2026 |
| Original PC Release | September 19, 2023 |
| Steam Review Score | 93% positive (35,525 reviews) |
| Current Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Current Steam Players | 2,139 |
Sentiment around the Switch 2 announcement is closely tied to the ongoing AI backlash. One Steam reviewer summed up a feeling shared in several recent reviews: “NEOWIZ has decided to start implementing ‘generative’ AI into its development. Thus, I can’t in good conscience recommend, or purchase, any of their current or future products.” Whether this sentiment carries over to the Switch 2 audience, which differs from the PC crowd driving the review campaign, remains uncertain.
What To Watch
- Switch 2 pricing: Nintendo hasn’t confirmed the price for the Complete Edition yet. Given the $29.99 Steam price and the included DLC, expect a range of $49.99–$59.99. Official confirmation will clarify how it compares to other platforms.
- AI hiring fallout: NEOWIZ hasn’t publicly addressed the backlash regarding its AI Creator job listings. Any statement, or lack thereof, as the Switch 2 launch approaches will influence how the controversy impacts this release.
- Sequel development signals: Round8 is actively hiring for its next project. Information on the role AI will play in that game’s production could either heighten or ease the current negative sentiment before the Complete Edition ships.
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb covers esports, competitive gaming, and community stories for Explosion.com. A former semi-professional Counter-Strike player, Marcus transitioned to journalism 5 years ago and has since covered major tournaments including The International, League of Legends Worlds, and the Valorant Champions Tour. He brings a player's perspective to competitive gaming coverage and is known for his data-driven analysis of player performance and meta shifts.
