Published by Kepler Interactive and developed by Sandfall Interactive had the world premiere of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during the Xbox Games Showcase. Clearly inspired by beloved classic fantasy JRPGs and action games alike, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is aiming to set itself apart with reactive turn-based battles, a mature and moving narrative, and an evocative art style inspired by French and Parisienne art and architecture. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 promises players a beautiful story-driven experience and an emotional cast of characters that will stay with them long after the credits roll. The game is currently in development for Xbox Series X|S (available on day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and PC.
What is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
The official synopsis for the game is as follows, “Once a year, the Paintress wakes to paint a cursed number upon her monolith, and every one of that age instantly turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down. Tomorrow, she’ll wake and paint “33.” Join Gustave, and his fellow Expeditioners as they embark on a desperate quest to break the Paintress’ cycle of death once and for all. Retracing the steps of dozens of failed Expeditions before them, players will overcome powerful enemies and fight to save the future of their world. Set in a dreamlike world, the story unfolds as fantasy and art converge, backed by an enchanting soundtrack to create a breathtaking story unlike any other.”
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Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is aspiring to be an innovative reactive turn-based RPG with immersive real-time offensive and defensive commands to enhance combat, making battles more engaging than ever. Players will master their offensive skills and magical abilities, dodge, parry, and counter enemy assaults in real-time, and target enemy weak points using a ranged free-aim system to overcome seemingly overwhelming odds. Furthermore, players can customize each character’s unique stat growth, skill tree and gear alongside a wide range of learnable passive traits, offering endless opportunities to fine-tune their preferred strategies.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available to wishlist now and will be available for Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) in 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Reveal Trailer
Each year, the Paintress awakens to paint a cursed number upon her monolith, causing those of that age to fade into oblivion. As this number ticks down, more lives are erased, and the shadows of death loom ever closer to those who remain. This cycle must end.
