We at NerdLeaks have been tracking a new development that, if true, would confirm an ambitious thematic direction for the follow-up to Lies of P. Push Square reports a trademark filing that allegedly reveals a name tied to the teased ending of the original game. Take this with a pinch of salt, but the details are intriguing.
What Was Reported
According to Push Square, publisher Neowiz has filed a trademark for the name "Wonders of O." That filing — credited via ThePhraseMaker.com and referenced with an EUIPO link — has set off speculation that Round8 Studio's next project will lean into a The Wizard of Oz-adjacent theme. Push Square points out that Lies of P already teases this direction in an ending cutscene: Dorothy's iconic red shoes appear, seemingly worn by the girl as she looks out over Krat.
Per Push Square, that cutscene tease and the Wonders of O filing together imply the sequel may follow through on the original game's post-credits hint. The original title was later expanded with the Overture DLC, and the idea of a follow-up that embraces a Wizard of Oz motif has excited many players.
The Source & Credibility
We are relying on Push Square's reporting of the trademark filing, which in turn cites ThePhraseMaker.com and an EUIPO record. The single clear factual points here are: Neowiz is listed as the filer of a trademark for "Wonders of O," and Lies of P contains an ending cutscene that features Dorothy's red shoes overlooking Krat.
This is a situation where a legal filing and a narrative tease line up — but remember that trademark registrations do not always equate to a confirmed game title or final creative direction. Take this with a pinch of salt: a filing can be a placeholder, a protective maneuver, or a deliberate leak. We are using the phrase "allegedly" because the chain from filing to final product is not guaranteed.
Why The Reporting Feels Plausible
- Neowiz is the publisher tied to Lies of P, so any IP-related filing from them is worth attention.
- The ending cutscene of Lies of P already contains a clear visual tease that aligns with the trademarked name.
- Push Square links to third-party filings and a tracker that first spotted the trademark.
What It Could Mean
If the Wonders of O trademark is indeed connected to Round8 Studio's next game, it would suggest the developer is pursuing a darker, Souls-like spin on Wizard of Oz concepts — an extension of the way Lies of P reinterpreted Pinocchio. This would be a continuation of the studio's tendency to marry well-known source inspiration to a grim, combat-focused structure.
Remember, Push Square reports that the post-credits imagery already sets up a Wizard of Oz angle. Put together with the trademark, the implication is hard to ignore: Round8 Studio may be preparing a follow-up that leans into that world.
We should caution that the only timeline clue in the public domain is Push Square's note that, as of May 2026, Round8 Studio was in the "full development phase" on the sequel. That suggests the project is active, but it does not confirm scope, budget, release timing, or final title.
For more background on related chatter, we previously covered the Wonders Of O trademark chatter and an Insider Claims NOUGH Studio item that touches on ambitions around a Lies of P follow-up — both of which readers may find useful context when weighing this latest rumor.
Why This Matters
Why should players care? Because if Wonders of O is genuine and the team pursues a Wizard of Oz-inspired follow-up, it would represent a distinct creative turn for a studio already praised for making one of the best Souls-likes not developed by FromSoftware. Fans of the original who appreciated Round8 Studio's dark reimagining of a classic tale may get more of the same — this time from a very different story well.
Still, this is a rumor rooted in a trademark filing and an in-game tease. We will continue to watch for official confirmation from Round8 Studio or Neowiz. Until then, take the Wonders of O filing as an exciting signpost rather than hard proof.
