French studio Sandfall Interactive has officially launched its debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, today, April 21, 2025. Available on Xbox Game Pass from day one, the game has already captivated RPG fans with its unique blend of art, narrative, and turn-based combat.

Game Overview

• Turn-based combat system inspired by Persona and Final Fantasy
• Set in a dreamlike Belle Époque-inspired world
• Features painterly visuals and surreal landscapes
• Narrative-driven experience with branching choices

Platform Availability

• Xbox Series X|S (Game Pass)
• PC (Steam & Microsoft Store)
• PlayStation 5 (coming soon)

Art Style & Atmosphere

Clair Obscur draws heavily from French symbolism and early 20th-century art movements. The result is a world that feels both haunting and beautiful, filled with metaphorical architecture, foggy cityscapes, and eerie character design.

Character Classes & Combat

Class	Specialty	Unique Ability
Dreamweaver	Illusion magic, crowd control	Distorts enemy perception for multiple turns
Phantom Blade	Fast melee strikes	Can chain attacks between enemies
Aether Scholar	Support and elemental spells	Boosts party stats and elemental resistance

Initial Reception

Early reviews and player impressions are overwhelmingly positive. Critics have praised the game’s originality, emotional storytelling, and tactical depth. Some are already calling it one of the most artistic RPGs in recent memory.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is more than a game – it's a poetic journey through fear, fate, and the subconscious. A must-play for anyone seeking something different in the RPG genre.