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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The FractureMonolithPictosLuminasGestralsNevronsBelle EpoqueExpeditionersFree-aim combatParry and dodge systemNew Game PlusPhoto ModeExpedition FlagsVerso's DraftsSireneXbox Game PassXbox Play AnywhereGame of the Year 2025Unreal Engine 5
By ·Published Jul 22, 2026·Updated Aug 21, 2026·Last checked Aug 21, 2026·Official sources verified

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a premium, turn-based role-playing game developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Players first take control of Gustave, a member of Expedition 33 who has one year left to live before the Paintress's yearly Gommage erases everyone his age. Alongside fellow Expeditioners Lune, Maelle, and Sciel, he sets out to reach and destroy the Paintress before she can paint another number of death. Battles blend traditional turn-based structure with real-time dodging, parrying, and free-aim targeting, a hybrid system that sets its combat apart from classic JRPGs.

Game summary

Global release
Apr 24, 2025
Model
Developer
Sandfall Interactive
Publisher
Kepler Interactive
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Latest update

The current version of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Patch 1.5.6, released June 30, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its headline addition is full Arabic language support, bringing the game's total supported text languages to twenty. The patch also fixes several combat bugs, including an issue where applying Burn to a stunned enemy let it act immediately after recovering, a Cleim weapon Lumina effect that did not trigger correctly on every area-of-effect skill, and a Martenon Lumina effect that failed when Sciel did not take two turns in a row.

Release date and status

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 released simultaneously worldwide on April 24, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. There was no staggered regional or platform rollout, and it was also available as a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Global releaseApr 24, 2025
Platforms
Global statusReleased
Pricing modelPremium
AvailabilitySteamEpic Games StorePlayStation StoreXbox StoreXbox Game Pass Ultimate

Platforms and availability

The game is playable on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 5 through the PlayStation Store, and on Xbox Series X/S through the Xbox Store. It is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so an Xbox Store or Game Pass purchase unlocks both the console and PC versions along with cloud streaming. No PC storefront-exclusive restrictions apply beyond the standard Steam or Epic account requirement.

Gameplay and setting

Players lead a party of customizable Expeditioners through turn-based battles that layer in real-time actions: dodging, parrying, and countering enemy attacks on rhythm, plus a free-aim system for targeting weak points. Outside combat, the game is explored from a third-person perspective across a large connected overworld map with side areas, optional bosses, and secrets. Characters are built through gear, stats, skills, and a Pictos and Luminas system that lets players unlock and mix passive abilities across the whole party. Set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Belle Epoque France, the story follows Gustave and the surviving members of Expedition 33 as they journey from the city of Lumiere toward the Paintress, whose yearly Gommage erases everyone at a descending age each time she paints a new number.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The official launch trailer introduces Expedition 33's cast, its Belle Epoque-inspired world, and the turn-based combat with real-time dodging and parrying that defines its battles.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
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Developer and publisher

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the debut game from Sandfall Interactive, a studio founded in France by former Ubisoft developer Guillaume Broche. It is published by Kepler Interactive, a co-ownership publisher whose catalog also includes Sifu, Tchia, and Pacific Drive.

DeveloperSandfall Interactive
PublisherKepler Interactive
Official websiteClair Obscur: Expedition 33

Download and availability

On PC, the game can be purchased and downloaded through Steam or the Epic Games Store. On console, it is purchased through the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Store on Xbox Series X/S. It is also included at no extra cost for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, where it can be downloaded directly from the Xbox app or console dashboard.

System / Device Requirements

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a relatively light Unreal Engine 5 game on PC, with a practical baseline drawn from independent technical testing below. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions run on fixed console hardware, shown below.

PC requirements
PC specificationPractical minimumRecommended
OSWindows 10, 64-bitWindows 11, 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600XIntel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM8 GB16 GB
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A380NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
Storage55 GB available space (SSD required)55 GB available space (SSD required)
OSWindows 10, 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM8 GB
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A380
DirectXVersion 12
Storage55 GB available space (SSD required)
OSWindows 11, 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM16 GB
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectXVersion 12
Storage55 GB available space (SSD required)
PlayStation 5 requirements
PlayStation 5Details
Supported hardwarePlayStation 5
StorageApproximately 55 GB available space
Supported hardware
Details
PlayStation 5
Storage
Details
Approximately 55 GB available space
Xbox Series X/S requirements
Xbox Series X/SDetails
Supported hardwareXbox Series X/S
StorageApproximately 55 GB available space
Supported hardware
Details
Xbox Series X/S
Storage
Details
Approximately 55 GB available space

FAQ

Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 available on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, it launched as a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and it remains part of the Game Pass Ultimate library across Xbox Series X/S, PC, and cloud.
Does Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run well on Steam Deck?
No, Valve currently lists it as Unsupported on Steam Deck because its Unreal Engine 5 visuals cannot be configured to run consistently at a playable frame rate even on lowered settings.
What does the Deluxe Edition add over the standard version?
The Deluxe Edition adds the "Flowers" Collection of six character outfits and hairstyles plus a matching "Gommage" outfit variation for each playable character, on top of the base game.
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a single-player game with no multiplayer or crossplay?
Yes, the entire campaign is single-player only, so it has no multiplayer modes and no crossplay or cross-progression between platforms.
Can Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 be played offline?
Yes, it is a fully offline-capable single-player game once installed, with no mandatory always-online requirement for the base campaign.
Has Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received free content updates after launch?
Yes, Sandfall Interactive released a free major update in October 2025 that added a new explorable area, Verso's Drafts, along with new encounters and boss battles, and the game has continued receiving free patches since, including Arabic language support in June 2026.
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, or Xbox One?
No official version for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One has been announced; it currently ships only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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