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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 News

2025

April 3

⚫︎ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to offer PC players a diverse range of graphical settings, from Low to Epic, while console gamers can choose between Performance and Quality modes. The game is officially PS5 Pro Enhanced, though detailed specifications remain undisclosed. Xbox users can now pre-load the game in preparation for its worldwide launch on April 24 at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. The game features 56 achievements and trophies, including challenging tasks like defeating bosses without taking damage and collecting all 33 music records.

March 24

⚫︎ Sandfall Interactive has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will forgo a minimap, opting instead for a compass to enhance the sense of exploration. Producer Francois Meurisse explained that this design choice aims to immerse players in the game's narrative, where they join an expedition into the unknown, mirroring the experiences of past explorers who had no maps due to their failures. "They don’t have a map because every previous expedition failed," Meurisse stated, emphasizing the intended feeling of uncertainty and discovery.

March 21

⚫︎ The director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Guillaume Broche, initiated the project in 2019, driven by a personal desire for new turn-based RPGs. Inspired by classics like Final Fantasy, Lost Odyssey, and FromSoftware's Sekiro, Broche sought to blend strategic combat with skill-based mechanics, reflecting his passion for the genre.

March 19

⚫︎ In an interview, producer Francois Meurisse described Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a unique fusion of turn-based strategy and challenging, off-rhythm enemy attacks. Rooted in JRPG traditions, the game stands out with its Belle Epoque-inspired art style. Sandfall Interactive aims to create a visually and mechanically distinct experience, drawing from classic Final Fantasy titles while incorporating real-time defensive mechanics from Sekiro and action point-based skills from deckbuilders.

March 3

⚫︎ Ahead of its release, gaming media outlets have had the opportunity to play demos of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and many have praised its innovative turn-based combat system. The game pays homage to great JRPGs while introducing new mechanics that set it apart from its predecessors.

January 30

⚫︎ Before its release, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to be adapted into a movie. Sandfall Interactive has partnered with Story Kitchen, the studio behind adaptations like Sonic and the upcoming Dredge film. While no director or cast has been announced yet, producers Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, and Elena Sandoval are involved. Story Kitchen is enthusiastic about bringing the game's compelling narrative and intricate characters to the big screen.

2024

August 29

⚫︎ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draws significant inspiration from classic turn-based RPGs, with creative director Guillaume Broche citing Final Fantasy VIII-X, Persona, and Octopath Traveler as key influences. As a fan of the genre, Broche aimed to create a high-fidelity turn-based RPG that combines real-time reaction-based combat with strategic depth. Players can switch party members in the open world and use traversal abilities to solve puzzles. Broche was thrilled by the game's positive reception, hoping players would "break the game" with creative builds. The development team aspires for Expedition 33 to have a lasting impact, similar to the RPGs that inspired them.

July 30

⚫︎ Creative director Guillaume Broche revealed that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is inspired by real-world art and literature, with its title referencing the 17th-18th century French Clair Obscur artistic movement and its narrative influenced by the novel La Horde du Contrevent. Broche highlighted the game's focus on high-fidelity visuals and its innovative reactive turn-based battle system, drawing influence from Souls games, Devil May Cry, and NieR to modernize turn-based RPG combat.