Lies of P: Complete Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026, bringing the full base game and the Overture expansion to Nintendo’s new system. The original release already earned attention for its precise combat, dark Belle Époque setting and flexible weapon-building system. For the Switch 2 version, however, the biggest question is much simpler: can the hardware preserve the responsive feel that makes the game work?
Early technical previews suggest that the answer is mostly positive, although the experience currently depends heavily on the selected graphics mode.
More Than a Basic Switch 2 Port
The Complete Edition contains the original Lies of P campaign, the Overture prequel expansion and the major updates released since launch. That includes additional difficulty settings, challenge modes and quality-of-life improvements. Overture also expands the story of Krat by exploring events connected to the Puppet Frenzy before the city’s complete collapse.
The core combat remains unchanged. Players can combine different blades and handles, use mechanical Legion Arms and build around blocking, dodging or carefully timed Perfect Guards. These systems leave little room for unstable performance, which makes frame rate more important here than a perfectly sharp image.
Docked Play Offers Three Graphics Modes
When connected to a television, Lies of P: Complete Edition currently offers Quality, Balanced and Performance modes. Early impressions do not point to one perfect setting, but Balanced appears to be the most sensible starting point.
Performance mode provides smoother action, although the image can look noticeably softer on a large 4K display. Quality mode improves clarity, lighting and reflections, but the lower frame rate and uneven frame pacing may make combat feel heavier. Balanced mode sits between them, retaining more detail without sacrificing as much responsiveness.
The ability to save separate graphics settings for docked and handheld play is also a welcome addition. Players can choose a cleaner image on the television and automatically switch to a different setup when using the console as a portable system.
Handheld Mode Is the Main Concern
Portable play currently includes Quality and Performance options. Performance mode has received the stronger feedback so far, with several previews describing combat as smooth and responsive despite occasional visual softness. The smaller screen also makes the lower image quality less distracting than it is on a television.
Quality mode is more problematic in the preview build. Reports mention choppy performance, frame pacing issues and occasional visual pop-in when entering new areas. None of these problems appear to make the game unplayable, but they can interfere with the timing required during difficult encounters.
There is an important detail, however. The preview build does not include the planned launch update. Neowiz is preparing a day-one patch that will add a new handheld performance mode targeting 60 frames per second. Until that update arrives, it would be unfair to treat the current portable results as the final version.
A Strong First Impression, Not a Final Verdict
Another encouraging sign is the lack of major input delay in early testing. Attacks, dodges and defensive actions reportedly remain responsive, while HD Rumble and fully remappable controls help the port feel properly adapted to Switch 2 rather than simply moved across.
The game requires roughly 37 GB of storage, and early tests have recorded longer initial loading times than some players may expect. Even so, the actual gameplay appears far more polished than many demanding third-party ports at the preview stage.
Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2 is therefore shaping up well, especially in docked Balanced mode and handheld Performance mode. The softer visuals are an understandable compromise, while the current Quality mode issues need more work. The launch patch will ultimately decide how strong the portable version becomes, but the foundation already looks surprisingly solid.
