Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Triumphs at The Game Awards 2025
Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieved a remarkable feat at The Game Awards 2025, securing nine out of ten awards it was nominated for, including the coveted Game of the Year and Studio of the Year honors. This victory is a notable milestone for the indie studio, which developed the game with a modest budget of under $10 million. Such achievements highlight the creativity and dedication of the French team behind this celebrated title.
A New Era for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
In a delightful surprise for fans, Sandfall Interactive has released a substantial new update, version 1.5, for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This free update introduces exciting features like AMD FSR 4 on PC and new content, including a fresh environment called Verso’s Drafts. This area, situated next to Lumière on the world map, becomes accessible from Act III and offers players new enemy encounters and secrets to uncover. Players must utilize Esquie’s underwater ability to explore this new location.
Exciting Additions in the ‘Thank You’ Update
The ‘Thank You’ update is packed with enhancements. New Luminas and weapons have been introduced, along with a variety of costumes for each member of the Expedition, offering more customization options for players. Additionally, new boss battles in the Endless Tower provide fresh challenges for late-game players. Notably, the “Old Key” quest item, previously only obtainable in the prologue, is now available in the game’s final area, allowing players to complete their journal collection in one playthrough. Furthermore, the game has expanded its localization, adding support for several languages, raising the total to 19.
Update 1.5 also introduces several key features:
- Lumina Sets that allow players to save up to 50 different loadouts, offering flexibility in battle tactics.
- An Abandon Battle option accessible in the pause menu, even during combat.
- A Photo Mode with various settings for capturing memorable in-game moments.
- A new HUD Scale setting, adjustable from 80% to 120%.
- Controller input remapping.
- Official certification for the Steam Deck and ROG Xbox Ally.
The update brings a wealth of new features and content, further enriching the gaming experience for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans. Players can delve into the full patch notes and bug fixes available through the game’s changelog.