Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches April 24, Different Editions Revealed
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The French studio Sandfall Interactive was among the teams present at the Xbox Developer Direct, where they provided an in-depth look at Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and revealed its official release date: April 24, 2025. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
During the event, the developers highlighted the game’s key features, including an emotional story, innovative gameplay inspired by classics, and a dark, original world to explore. The story has been in development for four years, featuring deeply conflicted characters and a narrative with dark, mature tones. Relationships among the characters will play a central role in the dramatic storytelling, though lighter moments will also be present.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Release Date Announced
The gameplay presentation showcased a captivating alternate version of Belle Epoque France. The storyline will involve not only the members of Expedition 33 but also unique characters from this strange world, some with special powers who will join the group and interact with it in various ways.
Combat will be turn-based, incorporating timing mechanics for button presses to enhance attack damage or reduce incoming damage. The developers revealed a skill tree for character and party customization, alongside several spectacular battle sequences. While the style draws from Japanese RPGs, it has a distinctly French flavor.
One of the standout features is the explorable 3D map, inspired by older Japanese RPGs like the early Final Fantasy games—an element now rarely seen in the genre.
The game will launch on Game Pass and support Xbox Play Anywhere, enabling gameplay across devices via Xbox Cloud. It will also feature cross-save and cross-progression.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Different Editions Revealed
Alongside the announcement, Sandfall Interactive has revealed two special editions for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, each offering unique perks:
Collector’s Edition (Physical)
Available for PlayStation 5, the Collector’s Edition includes:
- The base game
- A 20.3cm hand-painted Monolith music box
- A collectible Steelbook case featuring Gustave, Maelle, and the Paintress
- The Expeditioner’s Journal 48-page hardcover artbook
- The “Flowers” Collection (six outfits and hairstyles inspired by the flowers of Lumiere (downloadable content), plus six Gommage outfit variations (downloadable content))
- A “Clair” custom outfit for Maelle (downloadable content)
- An “Obscur” custom outfit for Gustave (downloadable content)
The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order exclusively through GameStop in North America and via Laced Records in Europe and select markets.
Deluxe Edition (Digital)
The Deluxe Edition offers a digital alternative, featuring:
- The base game
- The “Flowers” Collection (six outfits and hairstyles inspired by the flowers of Lumiere (downloadable content), plus six Gommage outfit variations (downloadable content))
- A “Clair” custom outfit for Maelle (downloadable content)
- An “Obscur” custom outfit for Gustave (downloadable content)
Pre-orders are now open on all platforms. The standard edition is priced at $49.99, while the deluxe edition is available for $59.99. The game is published by Kepler Interactive.
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