Developer Sandfall Interactive has unveiled its ambitious debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during today’s Xbox Games Showcase. Inspired by both classic fantasy JRPGs and action games, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is distinguished by its immersive turn-based battles with a reaction system, a mature and moving narrative, and a stunning and evocative art style inspired by the art and French and Parisian 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. Published by Kepler Interactive, it is currently in development for Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and PC.
Once a year, the Peintresse wakes up to paint a cursed number on her monolith and everyone that age instantly turns into smoke and vanishes. Year after year, that number is decreasing. Tomorrow he will wake up and paint “33.” Join Gustave and his fellow expeditioners on a desperate quest to break the Peintresse’s cycle of death once and for all. Following in the footsteps of dozens of failed expeditions, players will face powerful enemies and fight to save the future of their world. Set in a dream world, the story unfolds as fantasy and art converge, backed by an enchanting soundtrack to create a breathtaking story like no other.
“We have dedicated ourselves body and soul to creating the game of our dreams, something fresh and new, so we sincerely hope that you enjoy discovering the world and the characters that we have created with so much love,” says Guillaume Broche, founder of Sandfall Interactive and creative director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. «With an incredible and epic story, a unique dynamic turn-based system and a vast hand-crafted world to explore, we have given everything to make the journey in “Expedition 33” unforgettable. We can’t wait to share more with you as we get closer to launch!
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or “Expedition 33,” is an innovative role-playing game with a turn-based reaction system with immersive real-time offensive and defensive commands to enhance combat, making battles more more attractive than ever. Players will master their offensive and magical abilities, dodge, parry and counter enemy attacks in real time, and target enemy weak spots using a ranged free-aiming system to overcome seemingly overwhelming odds. Additionally, players will be able to customize each character’s stat growth, skill tree, and equipment, along with a wide range of learnable passive traits, offering endless opportunities to fine-tune their preferred strategies.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available to add to your wishlist and will also arrive on Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) in 2025. Fans who are curious to know more about the gameplay, story, and world of Expedition 33 can visit the game’s official website at www.Expedition33.com and subscribe to the newsletter to receive all the information about the game and future updates.
