Neowiz Trademarks ‘Wonders of O’, Pointing to Lies of P Sequel Set in Oz

South Korean publisher Neowiz has registered a new trademark for “Wonders of O” at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, sparking widespread speculation that it represents the next entry in the critically acclaimed soulslike series Lies of P. The filing was submitted earlier this week and follows developer Round 8’s teasing of an unannounced sequel back in 2024, with many observers now pointing to L. Frank Baum’s classic tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as the likely inspiration behind both the title format and a prospective setting.

The trademark was filed under Neowiz, the company responsible for publishing Lies of P, which is classified as a videogame or videogame-related product. Given the shared naming structure between “Lies of P” and “Wonders of O,” online sleuths have quickly connected the two projects. Round 8, the studio behind the puppet-powered soulslike, teased its next title alongside an untitled horror game in 2024, leaving fans to piece together what lies ahead.

A Sequel Built on Literary Homage

Lies of P draws loose inspiration from Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio stories, and the parallel structure of its sequel title suggests another famous European work of fantasy may inform the project. The most prominent candidate is Baum’s 1900 novel, which has long been associated with Lies of P through subtle environmental hints about a journey to Oz.

Those who completed Lies of P will recognize references scattered throughout the game that point toward an Oz-inspired setting — from its puppet protagonist’s quest for identity and redemption to recurring motifs tied to the Emerald City. The 1985 film Return to Oz offers a natural template for a dark fantasy soulslike, with its winged monkeys, desert landscapes, headless witches, and monstrous stone faces providing rich material for atmospheric combat encounters.

“The shared title format between Lies of P and Wonders of O makes the connection to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz feel almost inevitable.”

Community analyst

The trademark filing has generated considerable discussion among the gaming community, with players eager to see how Round 8 adapts soulslike combat mechanics to a beloved fantasy setting. While some have jokingly suggested alternative literary inspirations — including an adult novel of French origin — the Oz interpretation remains the most widely supported theory given the established hints within Lies of P itself.

Looking Ahead

A trademark registration is only the first step in what could be a lengthy development cycle, and Neowiz has not yet confirmed any details about Wonders of O’s release window or gameplay specifics. The studio will be asked for comment regarding the filing, though an official announcement remains some way off.

For now, the trademark serves as confirmation that Lies of P is not the end of Round 8’s Oz-inspired saga. Fans can expect continued speculation and community engagement in the interim, with the Wizard of Oz connection emerging as a central thread in the studio’s broader narrative ambitions.