Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on April 24th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This turn-based RPG integrates real-time elements reminiscent of the Mario RPG series, but with a darker, more surreal, and artistic aesthetic. Available in standard and deluxe editions, both are currently available for preorder (check Amazon). Let's examine the differences.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Standard Edition
Price: $49.99 (Amazon)
Availability:
- PS5: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, PS Store (digital)
- Xbox Series X|S: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Xbox Store (digital)
- PC: Steam ($44.99)
The standard edition includes the core game.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Digital Deluxe Edition
Price:
- PS5: $59.99
- Xbox: $59.99
- PC (Steam): $53.99
The deluxe edition includes the base game plus:
- The “Flowers” Collection: Six outfits and hairstyles, plus six "Gommage" variations (one per character).
- “Clair”: A custom outfit for Maelle.
- “Obscur”: A custom outfit for Gustave.
Xbox Game Pass Availability
The standard edition will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. A 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is available for $49.88 (Amazon). Deluxe edition upgrades are available via the Xbox Store for Game Pass users.
Deluxe Edition Upgrade (Xbox)
For Xbox Game Pass users wanting the deluxe content, a separate upgrade is available through the Xbox Store.
Preorder Bonus
Currently, no preorder bonuses are offered. This information will be updated if changes occur.
What is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur is a turn-based RPG featuring real-time combat elements. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game centers around a yearly event where a powerful being, the Paintress, causes the disappearance of individuals of a specific age. Players control Expedition 33, a group aiming to stop the Paintress. The combat system emphasizes dodging, parrying, countering, combo chaining, and targeting weak points.
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