A newly discovered trademark filing for "Wonders of O" by Neowiz, the publisher behind the acclaimed soulslike Lies of P, has fueled speculation that the game's sequel will be set in the land of Oz. The trademark was registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office earlier this week, leading many to believe it is the follow-up to Lies of P that developer Round 8 teased in 2024.
Lies of P itself is a dark fantasy reimagining of Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio stories. If "Wonders of O" is indeed the sequel's title, it suggests the developers will once again draw from a well-known European work. While some initially theorized a connection to the controversial French erotic novel Story of O, evidence within Lies of P and the title itself point more strongly towards L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Hints within Lies of P have previously suggested a potential shift to an Oz-inspired setting, including subtle nods that fans have interpreted as references to the iconic children's book series. The potential for a dark fantasy soulslike adaptation of Oz is considerable, bringing to mind the more unsettling elements found in adaptations like the 1985 film Return to Oz, with its memorable antagonists and nightmarish imagery.
Neowiz has not yet officially commented on the trademark or the nature of the project. However, the "Wonders of O" title, combined with existing narrative threads from Lies of P, presents a compelling case for an Oz-themed soulslike sequel.