Dauntless Update: Date, Details, and More

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is launching April 24th, 2025, as revealed during Xbox's Developer Direct. This Belle Epoque France-inspired fantasy RPG boasts innovative turn-based combat and a diverse cast of characters. Let's delve into the details!

April 24, 2025: Confront the Paintress's Madness

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 arrives on April 24, 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one. Pre-orders are open: $44.99 for the standard edition, $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition on the Xbox Store. Steam and PS5 offer a 10% discount ($44.99 and $53.99 respectively), though the PS5 discount requires a PlayStation Plus subscription and ends at 3:00 PM local time on release day. The Steam discount ends May 2nd, 2025. An Epic Games Store listing is available for wishlisting.

Meet Monoco and Esquie: New Expedition Members

The roster expands to eight characters: seven playable heroes and one dedicated to exploration. Monoco, a Gestral (beings who see combat as meditation), can transform into defeated enemies, leveraging their powers. Unaffected by the Paintress, Monoco's strategic value is undeniable.

Esquie, the oldest and strongest being, focuses on exploration. He unlocks new areas and abilities by collecting special stones. The other playable characters (Gustave, Lune, Maelle, Sciel, Renoir, and Verso) were previously revealed.

Reactive Turn-Based Combat and Deep Customization

Sandfall Interactive has reimagined classic turn-based combat. A reactive system allows real-time dodges and parries for increased damage, with adjustable difficulty settings to cater to varying skill levels.

Deep character customization is key. Each character boasts unique mechanics and skill trees, such as Lune's "Stain" resource. "Pictos," equipment modifiers, evolve into permanent Luminas (passive effects) after four battles, offering extensive build diversity. Hundreds of build combinations await!