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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

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'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.

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'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.

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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.

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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

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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"

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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'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.

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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"

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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.

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One of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's funniest moments was actually "random improv"

Sometimes the best things happen in the moment

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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.

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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.

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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!"

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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

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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

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"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

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'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.

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'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.

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‘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.

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Best attributes for each character in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Build the best stats so each of your party members can survive the expedition.

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