Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview Highlights Revolutionary Turn-Based Combat

The upcoming RPG from Sandfall Interactive blends innovative mechanics, stunning visuals, and a poignant narrative in its fight against despair.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces a dynamic turn-based combat system combining quick-time events, parry mechanics, and strategic synergy between characters' abilities.
Set in a dark fantasy world, the story follows Expedition 33's quest to confront the Paintress, a being whose annual curse causes mass deaths based on age.
The game features a richly detailed, surreal environment with Belle Époque influences, offering vertical exploration and visually striking biomes like underwater landscapes without water.
Each playable character has unique mechanics, such as Gustave's overcharge system, Lune's elemental stains, and Maelle's stance-based combat, encouraging strategic planning.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to release on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with availability on Xbox Game Pass at launch.