Clair Obscur: Edition In-Depth Analysis

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC April 24th. This turn-based RPG blends real-time elements reminiscent of Mario RPG, but with a darker, more stylized aesthetic. Available in standard and deluxe editions, both are currently available for preorder (see Amazon). Let's examine the differences:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Standard Edition

$49.99 at Amazon

PS5:

Amazon - $49.99 Best Buy - $49.99 GameStop - $49.99 Target - $49.99 PS Store (digital) - $49.99

Xbox Series X|S:

Amazon - $49.99 Best Buy - $49.99 GameStop - $49.99 Target - $49.99 Xbox Store (digital) - $49.99

PC:

Steam - $44.99

The standard edition offers the core game experience.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Digital Deluxe Edition

PS5 - $59.99 Xbox - $59.99 PC (Steam) - $53.99

The deluxe edition includes the base game and the following bonus content:

• "Flowers" Collection: Six outfits and hairstyles, plus six "Gommage" variations (one per character).
• "Clair" outfit for Maelle.
• "Obscur" outfit for Gustave.

Xbox Game Pass Availability

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to the standard edition on launch day. A three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is also available.

Deluxe Edition Upgrade (Xbox)

For Xbox Game Pass users wanting the deluxe edition extras, a deluxe upgrade is available on the Xbox Store.

Preorder Bonus

Currently, no preorder bonuses are offered. This will be updated if that changes.

About Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur is a turn-based RPG incorporating real-time combat elements. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game centers around a yearly event where a powerful being, the Paintress, causes the disappearance of people of a specific age. Players lead Expedition 33, a group of 33-year-olds aiming to defeat the Paintress. Combat features dodging, parrying, countering, rhythmic combo attacks, and a free-aim system for targeting weak points.

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