Fans Can't Fathom Why PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is So Cheap | Push Square

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the promising new turnbased RPG from Sandfall Interactive, looks absolutely incredible and has attracted an all-star cast – so why, then, is it so cheap? That’s what fans are pondering, after pre-orders for the title were deployed on Amazon for $49.99 – a budget price in this era of $69.99 (or higher) titles.

While it’s nice to see an anticipated release with an affordable price sticker, it’s led many to wonder what gives. Obviously, the game isn’t skimping on production values, so many feel its scale may be smaller than originally anticipated; perhaps it’ll last a little over ten hours, or maybe its levels will be largely linear with little room for exploration.

Due out Spring 2025

It’s a reminder, perhaps, that much about this game remains a mystery. While the brief snippets of gameplay remain extraordinary, we still don’t know how it’ll be structured outside of combat – and how long an average playthrough will take.

That’s something that’ll almost certainly be cleared up ahead of the title’s release in Spring 2025. What are you expecting out of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – and are you surprised by its relatively low price point? Let us know below.

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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

Yeah I think that means its going to be shorter and more linear. Which could still be great if the graphics and gameplay hit the whole time.

Given that it's not up for pre-order on any site, I'm going to hazard a guess and say that price will