Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an upcoming dark fantasy role-playing video game developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. It is set to release in 2025.
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| Developer(s) | Sandfall Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Kepler Interactive |
| Composer(s) | Lorien Testard |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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| Release | 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Plot
editClair Obscur takes place in a Belle Époque setting.[1][2] The protagonists Gustave and Lune attempt to stop the Paintress, whose god-like powers can kill everyone of a given age she draws in the sky.[3][4][5]
Gameplay
editClair Obscur is a turn based RPG that includes real time aspects such as quick time events and timing-based actions both in offense and defense.[1][3] In defense, all attacks can be either dodged or parried.[1][3]
Development
editSandfall Interactive is based in France.[4] According to CEO and creative director Guillaume Broche, one of the goals of Clair Obscur was to create a high fidelity turn based RPG, which he felt had been neglected by AAA game developers.[1] The development team consists of about 30 people.[2][5] Development initially began in Unreal Engine 4 but later switched to Unreal Engine 5 to take advantage of Unreal Engine 5's improvements in rendering and animation.[2][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Nightingale, Ed (28 August 2024). "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's fresh take on RPG traditions could revitalise the genre". Eurogamer.
- ^ a b c Jones, Robert (28 August 2024). "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director speaks about the dark fantasy RPG's stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics: 'It's a key foundation for the studio to really look for the latest technology'". PC Gamer.
- ^ a b c Purslow, Matt (28 August 2024). "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - The First Preview". IGN.
- ^ a b Donaldson, Alex (28 August 2024). "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reminding me of the greatest Lord of the Rings game". VG247.
- ^ a b c Young, Jennifer (29 August 2024). "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set in a breathtakingly beautiful world — with fully fleshed characters and a unique combat system that belies its small team". Windows Central.