Clair Obscur: Guide to Pre-Ordering Expedition 33

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Even though Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Sandfall Interactive’s debut title, it has swiftly risen to become one of the most eagerly awaited games in the busy first half of 2025. Drawing inspiration from classic JRPGs, this French-developed game narrates the adventurous journey of a group of explorers on a mission to confront the Paintress.

Once a year, the Paintress emerges to inscribe a number onto her monolith. This number is a harbinger of doom, indicating that anyone who reaches that age will meet their end. As revealed by the game’s title, the Paintress has marked the number 33, signifying that individuals aged 33 are at immediate risk. It falls to Gustave, Maelle, and the rest of the core cast in Clair Obscur to locate and defeat the Paintress, ensuring not just their survival, but that of everyone else in their world who might one day see their age inscribed.

Variations Among Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Editions

	Standard	Digital Deluxe ADVERTISEMENT	Lumiere	Collector’s
Base Game	✓	✓	✓	✓
The Flowers Collection	✘	✓	✓	✓
Two Clair Obscur Outfits	✘	✓	✓	✓
Collectible SteelBook	✘	✘	✓	✓
48-Page Hard Cover Artbook	✘	✘	✓	✓
Hand-Painted Monolith Music Box	✘	✘	✘	✓

Sandfall seems confident in capturing your interest, offering a selection of four editions of their first game. If you’ve been intrigued by Clair Obscur, the standard edition provides just the game at a more affordable price of $49.99, significantly less than the typical $70 for AAA titles.

The digital deluxe edition, which features The Flowers Collection with six outfits plus two additional looks, is available for $59.99, also below industry norms. For those wanting physical extras, the Lumiere edition includes a SteelBook and an artbook, while the collector’s edition encompasses everything mentioned, plus a music box. Pre-order links for all editions of Clair Obscur can be found below.

If you have an active PlayStation Plus account, you can snag Clair Obscur at a 10% discount until the release date. Steam users also get a 10% discount on pre-orders or purchases made before May 1, 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Joining Xbox Game Pass

Some readers might wonder why they would purchase Clair Obscur when it will be available on Game Pass Ultimate from day one. However, not all players possess an Xbox, and even those who do may not have Game Pass subscription. Additionally, Game Pass will only offer the standard edition of Clair Obscur, so anyone wanting the deluxe or higher editions and the associated bonuses will need to buy the game.

Microsoft has been rolling out premium upgrades for certain Game Pass titles, with Doom: The Dark Ages being a recent example. Although Clair Obscur doesn’t currently provide this option, the add-ons in the digital deluxe edition are listed as DLC, suggesting that Game Pass subscribers and those who own the standard edition may be able to purchase them after the game’s launch.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on April 24, 2025, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Time Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Be Released?

Sandfall has not disclosed the exact release time for Clair Obscur on April 24, 2025. However, games that debut on Game Pass typically become accessible at midnight local time.

Who Is The Protagonist In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

The game features a diverse set of protagonists, including notable actors. Charlie Cox, known for his role in Daredevil, voices Gustave, while Maelle is portrayed by Jennifer English, and Andy Serkis, famed for playing Gollum, lends his talent to the character Renoir.