Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches April 24th on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Prepare for the arrival of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a unique turn-based RPG blending real-time combat mechanics reminiscent of the Mario RPG series, but with a far more serious, surreal, and artistic atmosphere. Launching April 24th, the game offers both standard and deluxe editions, available for preorder now on Amazon and other retailers.
Standard Edition:
The standard edition, priced at $49.99 (or $44.99 on Steam), provides the core gameplay experience. Availability includes:
- PS5: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, PS Store
- Xbox Series X|S: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Xbox Store
- PC: Steam
Digital Deluxe Edition:
Priced at $59.99 (consoles) or $53.99 (Steam), the deluxe edition includes the base game and the following bonus content:
- The “Flowers” Collection: Six outfits and hairstyles, plus six “Gommage” outfit variations (one per character).
- “Clair” Outfit: A custom outfit for Maelle.
- “Obscur” Outfit: A custom outfit for Gustave.
Xbox Game Pass Availability:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s standard edition will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. A three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is also available.
Deluxe Edition Upgrade:
Xbox Game Pass users wishing to upgrade to the deluxe edition can purchase the upgrade directly from the Xbox Store.
Preorder Bonuses:
Currently, no preorder bonuses are announced. This information will be updated if changes occur.
Game Overview:
Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 plunges players into a dark fantasy world where a powerful being, the Paintress, annually causes the disappearance of individuals of a specific age. Players lead Expedition 33, a group of 33-year-olds aiming to defeat the Paintress. The game's unique combat system combines turn-based strategy with real-time elements such as dodging, parrying, countering, combo chaining, and free-aim targeting of enemy weaknesses.
Other Preorder Guides:
A list of other preorder guides is available (link omitted for brevity).