In an exciting revelation, a fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has unearthed fascinating name explanations for the game’s enemies and characters hidden within the game files. These details offer captivating insights into some of their backstories.
Unveiling the Name Origins
These intriguing descriptions, some featuring links to Wikipedia, were discovered by Reddit user Responsible-Race-575. They seem to have been intended for the development team translating the game’s text into various languages. Created by the French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur is steeped in French culture, and these explanations aim to preserve the original references across different languages. Did you catch any of them?
Some references are quite straightforward. For instance, the Nevron enemy Potier’s name simply translates to “potter,” aptly describing an enemy that uses pots. Similarly, Troubadour, the trumpet-wielding enemy, shares its name with French minstrels and composers.
Creative Combinations and Cultural References
Take Barbasucette, for example—a clever mix of “barbe” (beard) and “sucette” (lollipop). Meanwhile, Licornapieds creatively merges “licorn” (unicorn) and “à pieds” (‘with feet’).
The nimble Petank enemy, a ball on legs that swiftly evades capture, pays homage to the French boules game Pétanque. On another note, the Gestral fighter Ono Puncho is indeed a playful nod to the anime hero One-Punch Man, complete with a Wikipedia link for those curious about the anime’s details.
One of the most amusing notes features the gestral Limonsol, described merely as an “inside joke” with no further explanation besides a request for name transliteration. Could this be a cheeky nod to the French energy drink Nocco, which has a Limon Del Sol flavor? After all, another prominent gestral character shares the name Nocco. Cheers to the mystery!
Looking Forward in Clair Obscur
Eager for more from Clair Obscur? The final update to the game dropped in December, packed with new challenges and boss fights. Fans can delve into the full patch notes for Expedition 33’s ultimate update and start speculating about the series’ future as Sandfall hints at Clair Obscur being a “franchise name.”