Scattered across the vibrant world map of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gestral Beaches offer exciting minigames and the chance to unlock exclusive swimsuit outfits for your characters. Each beach presents a unique challenge, testing players’ skills and rewarding them with stylish cosmetics. This guide on My Lead Games breaks down how to locate and complete all five Gestral Beaches, detailing their challenges and the rewards awaiting skilled adventurers.
Locating and Accessing Gestral Beaches
Gestral Beaches are hidden gems across the game’s world map, each unlocked after specific story milestones. From parkour challenges to timed trials, these minigames require precision, strategy, and sometimes a specific Esquie ability like swimming or flying. Below, the guide explores each beach, offering tips to conquer their challenges and claim every reward.
Gestral Beach 1: Mastering the Parkour Challenge
Found west of Gestral Village, this beach becomes accessible after completing Flying Waters. No special Esquie ability is needed. Upon arrival, a Gestral on the left assigns a parkour challenge. Players must navigate logs floating in the water, requiring careful jumps to avoid falling and restarting. Keeping the camera directly behind the character ensures accurate steps. After crossing the logs, players face spinning platforms and a moving platform, demanding well-timed jumps.
At the end, a small Gestral awards the Swimsuit Outfit for Gustave. When asked about the Gommage’s age, any answer works since the Gestral admits they can’t count, also granting the Swimsuit I Outfit for Lune.
Gestral Beach 2: Conquering Raft Volleyball
Located northeast of Stone Wave Cliffs, this beach unlocks in Act 2 and requires the Swim ability. The Raft Volleyball minigame is a tough test, pitting players against three opponents: Weakest, Normal, and Strongest. The goal is to protect your raft’s green lanterns while destroying the opponent’s by deflecting Gestral projectiles with well-timed attacks.
Focusing on the Normal and Strongest opponents yields the best rewards. Players don’t need to move across the raft to hit projectiles; attacks have sufficient reach. Timing is critical—strike just as the Gestral projectile peaks to ensure a hit. Flaming projectiles deal double damage, so prioritize deflecting those. Rewards include a Resplendent Chroma Catalyst (for weapon upgrades to Level 19) from the Weakest opponent, Swimsuit II Outfit for Lune from the Normal opponent, and Swimsuit II Outfit for Sciel from the Strongest.
Gestral Beach 3: Scaling the Heights
Situated in a secluded body of water west of Monoco’s Station, this beach, available after Monoco’s Station, also requires the Swim ability. The challenge mirrors games like Only Up!, tasking players with climbing floating objects, ropes, and grapple points to reach the top. Precise camera control is essential to avoid missteps that send players tumbling down.
Upon reaching the summit, a group of festive Gestrals awaits. Climbing nearby stairs to speak with a Gestral grants the Swimsuit Outfit for Monoco, a stylish reward for the ascent.
Gestral Beach 4: Racing Against Time
Found southeast of Sirene, just north of Gestral Beach 3, this beach unlocks after Old Lumiere and requires the Swim ability. The challenge is a time trial with tiered rewards: 45 seconds for Bronze, 41 seconds for Silver, and 38 seconds for the coveted Gold and Swimsuit II Outfit for Verso.
To succeed, maintain constant movement, angling the camera toward the next jump during climb animations to minimize delays. After scaling rotating platforms, choose between two paths: the left requires a leap to the finish line, while the right involves a gap jump. Flawless execution is key to finishing under 38 seconds.
Gestral Beach 5: Climbing Under Pressure
Located southeast of Sirene in an enclosed water body, this beach is accessible in Act 3 with the Fly ability. The challenge involves scaling a wall while dodging flaming blue orbs that drop from above. Patience is vital—moving too quickly risks mistakes. Start on a side with slower, less dense orb clusters and climb one handhold at a time to avoid knockbacks.
Reaching the top allows players to speak with a Grandis, who awards the Swimsuit Outfit for Maelle, a fitting prize for overcoming this grueling climb.
Unlocking Additional Swimsuit Outfits
Beyond the beaches, two extra swimsuits for Sciel and Verso can be unlocked through Sciel’s romance arc, though pursuing this locks out Lune’s romance. Starting in Act 2, players should speak with Sciel at camp whenever possible, choosing to hang out with her. At Relationship Level 3, a special scene unlocks, where selecting “Do you even need to ask?” advances to Level 4. In the next hangout, choosing “I feel used, but I like it” cements the romance. A subsequent swimming lesson scene unlocks Swimsuit I Outfits for Sciel and Verso.
Final Thoughts
Gestral Beaches in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blend fun minigames with rewarding cosmetics, enhancing the adventure for dedicated players. By mastering parkour, volleyball, climbing, and time trials, gamers can deck out their characters in stylish swimsuits while honing their skills. Visit My Lead Games for more guides to elevate your Expedition 33 experience!