Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved an incredible feat by dominating The Game Awards, securing 9 wins out of its 11 nominations, including the coveted Game of the Year title. In a thrilling announcement, Sandfall Interactive revealed that the highly anticipated DLC for the game is available immediately.
Surprising DLC Details Unveiled
Back in October, it was teased that an exciting, free update was on its way, but the release date was kept under wraps until now. Sandfall had promised a plethora of additions including a new dungeon, fresh enemies, formidable bosses, expanded language options, and more surprises. The mysterious image released earlier hints at the captivating story the DLC might unfold. Feel free to delve into these mysteries by playing it now.
Exploring New Realms with Verso
The “Thank You” update trailer reveals a vibrant new environment brimming with toys and balloons, believed to be part of Act 3. Verso’s commentary on imagination gives subtle hints about the storyline. The trailer showcases new fantastical enemies, brutal challenges, and striking costumes, including Maelle sporting a top hat. A much-anticipated photo mode now lets players capture every detail. The trailer wraps up with a chilling sound clip of Esquie and a sneak peek of a boss fight, potentially featuring Simon.
Features of the Latest Update
Sandfall’s press release outlines the update’s exciting features:
- Explore a new realm ‘Verso’s Drafts’—an enchanting storybook adventure tied to a young Verso with festive Gestrals, unexpected locales, and a menacing presence lurking.
- Immerse yourself in new music tracks by award-winning composer Lorien Testard, now available on digital platforms. Listen here.
- Face challenging late-game boss battles in the Endless Tower, offering powerful new Pictos, costumes, and gear as rewards.
- Enjoy the newly integrated Photo Mode to capture and cherish in-game moments.
- Text and UI localizations expanded to include Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian—19 languages in total.
- Enhanced visuals with FSR 4 support, featuring AMD temporal upscaling and frame generation for smoother gameplay on compatible GPUs.
- Quality of Life enhancements and comprehensive performance improvements across platforms, including handheld PCs.
Sandfall’s creative director Guillaume Broche expressed gratitude to fans, stating the update is a “thank you” for their support. He reiterated this appreciation while accepting the Game of the Year award on behalf of the team.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been lauded for its gripping combat system and compelling story, earning it a place among the great RPGs. The game’s success hints at potential expansions within the Clair Obscur universe, as Broche has hinted at more narratives to unfold under the franchise name.
For a complete recap of announcements at The Game Awards, check out the full coverage, and explore the detailed patch notes for the Expedition 33 update.