Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 News

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Andy Serkis says the film industry "could not exist" without games

Ah, well thank heck for that. I thought I'd spent my weekend hunched over a screen in a goblinesque sweat-trance. No! Says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 voice actor Andy Serkis: I was simply partaking in some vital culture; a veritable Wildean sophisticate. Film industry folks thought games were "not an art form in any stretch," Serkis told Game Watcher, "and gradually it's taken over the film industry, which could not exist without it." Take that, Roger Ebert's dead wrong dead horse of a dead body.

One of our most anticipated titles of early 2025 is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a dark fantasy RPG from Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. In a world where a mysterious sorceress regularly wipes away entire generations with a simple act of magic, players lead a party of adventurers on a quest to put an end to her tyranny once and for all—and since its reveal at last summer’s Xbox Games Showcase, we’ve been eager to join their mission.

After checking out the preview build last month, we had the chance to speak with Lead Writer and Voice & Localization Producer, Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, and Lead Game Designer, Michel Nohra, via email and pull the curtain back a little more on the work of art they’ve been crafting.

Right from its global reveal, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has drawn gamers’ attention with its unique plot hook: that a sorceress paints a number, and kills everyone of that age. Were there any particular influences that inspired the... Read more

Turn based RPG Clair Obscur Expedition 33 gets a hefty discount before launch

It's not long until we finally get our hands on Clair Obscur Expedition 33, the surrealistic turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive. If you've been counting down the days until you can begin exploring its gorgeous fantasy world, but haven't secured your pre-order yet, Fanatical is offering it at a lower price than we've seen from any other retailer. Right now, you can get 20% off the Standard and Deluxe Edition pre-orders of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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Lore Trailer

Each year, the Paintress inscribes the cursed number on her monolith—and each year, an expedition sets out to end her reign. None have ever returned, but they have laid the trail for those who come after.

Sixty-seven years after their world shattered in the Fracture, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 follows the idealists still daring to dream of a future for Lumière.

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In this trailer—narrated by Jennifer English (voice of Maelle in the English version)—step into Maelle’s world on the eve of her departure with Expedition 33.

One last chance to destroy the Paintress, so that she may never paint death again.

Expedition 33 will release on April 24 2025. Pre-order now!

Behind the Voices

In this behind-the-scenes featurette, get an intimate look into the recording process as Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate III), Ben Starr (FINAL FANTASY XVI), Kirsty Rider (The Sandman), Shala Nyx (The Old Guard), Rich Keeble (Good Omens), and Maxence Cazorla (Ineffable) discuss their roles and share their experiences bringing their characters to life. Hear about the story, the creative process, and the emotional journey behind their performances.

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With a cast that also includes Charlie Cox (Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again), Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings), Devora Wilde (Baldur’s Gate III), Tracy Wiles (Baldur’s Gate III), and a beautifully crafted French-language dub, their voices help tell the story of a world on the brink of total destruction.

The journey begins April 24th on Steam. Pre-order now!

~ The Expedition 33 Team