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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches to Critical Acclaim, Revitalizing Turn-Based RPGs

The debut title from Sandfall Interactive earns a 92 Metacritic score and Game of the Year buzz with its innovative combat and Belle Époque-inspired dark fantasy setting.

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Overview

  • Released on April 24, 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on Xbox Game Pass and all major platforms.
  • Developed by French indie studio Sandfall Interactive, this debut RPG blends classic turn-based strategy with reactive real-time combat mechanics.
  • Set in a Belle Époque-inspired dark fantasy world, players lead Gustave and his team to end the cursed Gommage ritual that erases people of a certain age annually.
  • The game features painterly visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, somber musical scores by Lorien Testard, and layered party synergies for strategic depth.
  • With a 92 Metascore and widespread praise, Clair Obscur positions itself as a standout contender for 2025 Game of the Year honors.