Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Release Date, Characters, Gameplay, & Story Details

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The release date of has been revealed at the 2025 Xbox Developer Direct, along with additional details about its story and gameplay. Heavily inspired by classic RPGs, is a turn-based, narrative focused game set in a dark fantasy version of Belle Époque France. Developed by a small team, attempts to revive the high-quality, high-production value turn-based RPG, a genre that's mostly fallen by the wayside in recent years in favor of more action-oriented games. And so far, it looks to be doing a pretty good job.

First announced in June 2024, further details of were revealed during a deep dive into its development provided during Xbox's 2025 Developer Direct. It was one of four games featured, alongside,, and, all coming to PC and/or Xbox soon. The Direct gave viewers a closer look at the gameplay, stories, and development processes of all of the above. Here's everything to know about, based on the most recent information available.

will be released on April 24, 2025, across all platforms where it's available. It'll cost $49.99 USD to purchase as a standalone title. At launch, it'll be playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Do note that will be a day-one Game Pass release, meaning subscribers to the PC and Ultimate tiers can access it on launch day for no additional fee. It'll also be available for cloud streaming on devices that can access Game Pass' cloud services.

is currently on sale on certain platforms; players can get it for $45.99 between now and its release date if they order it through Steam or the PlayStation Store (requires a PS Plus subscription).

For PS5 players, or those who would rather own the game outright, is currently available for pre-order through all major digital platforms. A physical edition is also available, exclusive to GameStop in the US. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available, including a handful of in-game outfits, for $59.99; the Lumiere Edition includes that, a steelbook case, and an art book; and the Collector's Edition