Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Releasing With a Budget Price

Sandfall Interactive’s upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will only cost $49.99. Revealed in June, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already rising to the top of many player’s wishlists, instantly making an impression with its realistic graphics and unique approach to turn-based gameplay.

Audiences were stunned following the reveal of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase. Developed by the French Studio Sandfall Interactive, the fantasy RPG features incredibly realistic graphics and aims to combine turn-based combat with real-time commands for a unique and dynamic gameplay experience. The developers were largely inspired by JRPGs, particularly the Final Fantasy and Persona series, already making this an attractive title for fans of these legendary franchises. Despite its level of polish and the hype surrounding it, the game’s price is much cheaper than that of most triple-A titles today.

Pre-orders for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 recently went live on Amazon for just $49.99, stunning prospective players. While many are thankful that the fantasy game won’t follow the current trend of high-profile titles costing $69.99 or more, others are questioning why the title is being sold for a budget price. As it doesn’t look like the developers took any shortcuts when it comes to the game’s graphics, many speculate that the title may be smaller than initially thought. Many were hoping for a lengthy open-world game, but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could potentially be more linear than previously hinted.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Available to Pre-Order for $49.99

The voice cast and launch window for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was recently announced, revealing that the turn-based title was aiming for a Spring 2025 release. Fans can expect a star-studded cast, including Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings), Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3), and Ben Starr (Final Fantasy 16), among many others. Much about the game remains a mystery, with the game’s story teased in recent trailers. The title’s protagonists, Gustave and Lune, must seek out and destroy the Paintress, who has the ability to kill everyone of a certain age by writing a number in the sky.

Fans are eager to get their hands on the unique title, but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will have plenty of competition. Several major triple-A titles are set to release in early 2025, including Avowed and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. However, Sandfall Interactive’s upcoming game may just be unique enough to stand on its own, especially given its novel battle system.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever. Explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France in which you battle devastating enemies.

In this evolution of JRPGs, real-time actions enhance the heart of turn-based combat. Craft unique builds for your Expeditioners that fit your playstyle via gear, stats, skills, and character synergies. Open an active dimension in combat – dodge, parry, and counter in real time, chain combos by mastering attack rhythms, and target enemy weak points using a free aim system.

With only one year left to live, join Gustave, Maelle, and their fellow Expeditioners as they embark upon a desperate quest to break the Paintress’ cycle of death. Follow the trail of previous expeditions and discover their fate. Get to know the members of Expedition 33 as they learn to work together against impossible odds.

Explore an enchanting realm populated by surreal adversaries. Wander through breathtaking landscapes, from the Island of Visages to the Forgotten Battlefield, discovering secrets and hidden quests along the way. Find allies of fortune in creatures of legend and recruit special companions, access new travel methods and discover secret areas in the World Map.

 

Developer(s)

Sandfall Interactive

Publisher(s)

Kepler Interactive

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

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