Neowiz Files 'Wonders of O' Trademark, Hinting at Lies of P Expansion
A new filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office suggests the publisher is preparing a follow-up to its 2023 Soulslike hit.
Neowiz has filed a trademark for a new title, "Wonders of O," signaling a potential expansion of its dark reimagining universe. The filing, discovered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) database, suggests the company is preparing a new entry in the entertainment space.
According to EUIPO records, the trademark application was submitted around September 10, 2026. The filing specifically covers video game and entertainment services, confirming that Neowiz is securing the intellectual property for a project centered on interactive media. While the company has not officially detailed the project, the naming convention aligns with the publisher's previous approach to branding its high-profile titles.
The Legacy of Lies of P
This development follows the critical and commercial success of Lies of P, the 2023 Soulslike developed by Round8 Studio and published by Neowiz. That title gained notoriety for its grim, atmospheric reimagining of the Pinocchio story, blending challenging combat with a twisted take on a classic children's tale. The game concluded with a post-credits scene featuring the character Paracelsus mentioning Dorothy, a detail that has led many to believe Neowiz is building a shared universe of corrupted fairy tales.
Industry Implications
If "Wonders of O" is indeed a sequel or a companion piece to Lies of P, it confirms a strategic pivot by Neowiz toward a serialized franchise of "dark" literary adaptations. By leveraging established public-domain stories and twisting them into mature, challenging experiences, Neowiz has found a viable niche in the crowded Soulslike market. Expanding this IP allows the publisher to build a cohesive brand identity around this specific thematic hook, potentially increasing long-term player retention across multiple titles.
What Remains Unconfirmed
Despite the strong parallels, Neowiz has not explicitly confirmed that "Wonders of O" is a direct sequel to Lies of P or that it is based on The Wizard of Oz. While the title and previous lore strongly imply a connection to Dorothy Gale, these remain informed deductions rather than official statements. Observers are now waiting for a formal announcement or a teaser trailer to clarify whether the project is a direct narrative continuation or a standalone entry in a broader anthology of reimagined classics.