Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC April 24th. This turn-based RPG blends real-time elements reminiscent of Mario RPG, but with a darker, more artistic, and surreal atmosphere. The game is available for preorder in standard and deluxe editions (available on Amazon). Let's break down the differences.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Standard Edition
Price: $49.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, PS Store, Xbox Store) $44.99 (Steam)
This edition includes the core game.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Digital Deluxe Edition
Price: $59.99 (PS5, Xbox), $53.99 (Steam)
The deluxe edition contains the base game plus:
- The “Flowers” Collection: Six outfits and hairstyles, plus six Gommage outfit variations (one per character).
- "Clair" Outfit: A custom outfit for Maelle.
- "Obscur" Outfit: A custom outfit for Gustave.
Xbox Game Pass Availability
The standard edition will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. A three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is also available.
Deluxe Edition Upgrade (Xbox)
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can purchase a deluxe edition upgrade on the Xbox Store to add the deluxe content to their standard edition.
Preorder Bonus
Currently, no preorder bonuses are offered. This information will be updated if that changes.
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, chooses an age group to vanish. Players lead "Expedition 33," a group of 33-year-olds aiming to stop her. Combat involves turn-based strategy combined with real-time dodging, parrying, countering, combo chaining, and free-aim targeting of enemy weak points.
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