The day has finally arrived! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the mesmerizing debut from Paris-based studio Sandfall Interactive (published by Kepler Interactive), is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam / Epic). Better yet, Xbox players can dive in immediately via Game Pass.
A French-Painted Fantasy
Set in a lavish world inspired by Belle Époque France, Expedition 33 casts you as the latest leader of an ever-reborn resistance. Every 33 years, a capricious Painter wipes entire generations from existence with a single brushstroke. Your mission? Break the cycle once and for all. Expect gilded cityscapes, haunting ateliers, and sweeping coastal vistas—each rendered in painterly splendor.
Star-Studded Voice Cast
Bringing this emotional odyssey to life is a stellar dual-language lineup:
- Charlie Cox (yes, Daredevil himself)
- Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3)
- Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI)
- Andy Serkis (the motion-capture legend)
Whether you play in English or French, the performances ooze cinematic gravitas.
Reactive Turn-Based Combat
Expedition 33 marries classic turn-based strategy with real-time flair: time parries, chain aesthetic-driven “brush” abilities, and craft bespoke builds for each party member. The world map is fully explorable, peppered with secrets, optional bosses, and side quests that flesh out the lore.
An Eight-Hour Soundtrack to Get Lost In
To celebrate launch day, Laced Records has dropped the full 154-track soundtrack on every major streaming platform—over eight hours of music by composer Lorien Testard, featuring vocalist Alice Duport-Percier and guest artist Ben Starr (yes, he lends his pipes as well as his voice acting). For a one-song immersion, cue up the 33-minute suite “Nos vies En Lumière,” a sweeping distillation of the game’s themes.
Ready to Pick Up the Brush?
With its sumptuous art direction, heartfelt narrative, and innovative combat, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is poised to be 2025’s most striking RPG surprise. Grab your platform of choice, rally the expedition, and paint a new fate—before the Painter’s next stroke erases history once more.
