Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mo-cap actors who shot the J'RPG's ending didn't realize how tragic the scene was until the director started crying in front of them They got limited direction otherwise GamesRadar · May 18
Clair Obscur: how an indie game about loss became the biggest success story of 2025 Ahead of the BAFTAs, lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen breaks down the biggest twists of Sandfall’s runaway success story Evening Standard · Apr 16
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Walkthrough: Master Story, 'Expedition 33' Guide & Epic Boss Takedowns Master "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" with this full walkthrough: story acts, "Expedition 33 guide", boss strategies for Renoir & Paintress. Conquer all fights. Player One · Mar 30
'We are not going to pick one': Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev confirms there's no canon ending, instead opting for a more elusive 'Schrodinger's ending' If you don't finish the game, no one can get hurt. PC Gamer · Mar 24
How to defeat Simon the Divergent Star in 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' won Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year, and to celebrate, Sandfall Interactive dropped a sizeable new update. The expansion includes a new endgame boss that is by far one of the toughest fights in the game. Inverse · Dec 26, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 update nerfs the "hardest boss" of Verso's Drafts - a little red lifebuoy that made a diving minigame impossibly difficult Sandfall Entertainment is clearly having some fun GamesRadar · Dec 18, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's director reveals it isn't just the fans arguing over which is the "good" ending: "That’s something we've had a lot of arguments about in the team too!" He thinks your preference is "related to your own personal experiences in real life" GamesRadar · Dec 11, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Verso actor Ben Starr says the RPG had an "unapologetic vision," and there's a reason it's been an unexpected hit: "There's nothing cynical about it" From Reddit threads to the most-nominated game in The Game Awards history GamesRadar · Dec 8, 2025
"This award can f*** itself": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Verso actor would rather give up Best Supporting Performer than go without "the thrill of that sweet, sweet banana" Joker in Balatro Give Ben Starr the banana GamesRadar · Dec 2, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Maelle actor Jennifer English chooses her favorite ending for the "delulu fantasy" JRPG, and I forgive her for siding with her own character It's okay, even the best of us can have the worst opinions GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2025
The Witcher legend Doug Cockle agrees "there's so many great games this year," but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the highlight: "It's such a beautifully written game, and beautifully conceived and achieved" Many people are saying this GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2025
I don't think I'm good enough at Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to contend with the new update, so I'm heading back into the JRPG to face my biggest fear Now Playing | I must earn extra Clair Obscur by finishing the Clair Obscur I already have at home GamesRadar · Oct 9, 2025
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Secret Update Teases Story Twist Fans Didn't See Coming Sandfall Interactive teases a free "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" update packed with new bosses, environments, costumes, and hidden story secrets. Player One · Oct 9, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Verso actor thanks fan fic writers for "taking very specific license with this classic masterpiece" – "We see you, we hear you, we appreciate how detailed you can truly get" Ben Starr says "this community is truly incredible" GamesRadar · Sep 3, 2025
Windows Central · Aug 27, 2025 Possible Clair Obscur sequel or DLC teased — to the surprise of no one, Expedition 33's creative director says, "This is not the end" Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director has alluded to more being created for the popular RPG. This isn't surprising to me, but I do wonder where the story will go from here.
GamesRadar · Jul 1, 2025 One of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's funniest moments was actually "random improv" Sometimes the best things happen in the moment
Windows Central · Jun 17, 2025 These crazy mods can turn one of the best PC games of 2025 into the ultimate Final Fantasy x Pokémon crossover, guest starring Keanu Reeves Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most popular and beloved games of 2025. In fact, it has garnered so much love that fans have been creating incredible cosmetic mods that transform the playable characters into iconic characters from other franchises.
PC Gamer · Jun 2, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's tremendously messed-up endings aren't what I'd hoped for—and I hope Sandfall keeps it that way I don't want a future DLC to tie everything in a neat bow.
GamesRadar · May 28, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs use Tekken 8 mod on a lunch break to figure out whether Verso or Renoir is stronger, attracting the attention of fighting series boss Katsuhiro Harada "Is that a leverless controller? You're a serious fighting game player!"
GamesRadar · May 20, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 endings and story explained – from doppelgangers to the true purpose of The Gommage Unpicking Expedition 33's story and both ending choices to answer your burning questions
GamesRadar · May 19, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's controversial ending has been on my mind for a week, and I finally know why it's been bugging me so much Opinion | Making the wrong decisions for the right reasons
GamesRadar · May 18, 2025 "I understand why players feel that strong French identity in the soundtrack," says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's composer, especially in that one Mime song: "It felt like both a duty and a guilty pleasure to include the accordion" Interview | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's composer Lorien Testard on RPG soundtracks, the mime battle music, and working on that one track with Ben Starr
Inverse · May 16, 2025 'Expedition 33's Big Twist Perfectly Captures the Experience of Grief Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a profound exploration of grief and loss, and one character in particular embodies that for me in a deeply personal way.
Inverse · May 1, 2025 'Expedition 33' Easter Egg Reveals A Shocking Secret About A Beloved Party Member A hidden Easter Egg in 'Expedition 33' isn't just a charming nod to the developers, but a fun little twist on one of the game's most important characters too.
Inverse · Apr 28, 2025 ‘Expedition 33’ Actor Ben Starr Explains The Game’s Secret Weapon In an exclusive interview, 'Expedition 33's composer Lorien Testard and Verso actor Ben Starr explain the process of creating the game's stunning soundtrack.