Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn't the classic turn-based RPG I've been longing for, but its combat is somehow even better than what I wanted
By Dustin Bailey published
Preview Preview | This gorgeous tribute to classic Final Fantasy defied my expectations, but I can't wait to play more

It's not even out yet, but the gloriously old-school JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is getting a live-action movie thanks to its "compelling narrative and complex characters"
By Jordan Gerblick published
news Clair Obscur takes inspiration from classic turn-based JRPGs like Final Fantasy, the Tales series, Lost Odyssey, and Persona

Gorgeous JRPG homage Clair Obscur sells out its collector's edition months before launch, dev says it didn't think "the demand for our physical editions would be so high"
By Jordan Gerblick published
News There are dozens of us

Turn-based RPG Clair Obscur dev says all-star voice actor lineup includes people like Andy Serkis and Baldur’s Gate 3 alumni by accident: "He was like, 'Isn't that Clive from Final Fantasy?'"
By Ashley Bardhan published
News Just accidentally casting some of the biggest names in games, no big deal

The old-school Expedition 33 looks like the turn-based AAA JRPG Square Enix refuses to give me with Final Fantasy, and it's out this April
By Dustin Bailey published
News It's even got a PS1-style world map

Xbox Developer Direct kicks off 2025 with Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur, and a "surprise" fourth game
By Kaan Serin published
News All coming to Game Pass "this year"

Saving the world with a baguette? "A joke that went too far," shares Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director, as we talk Final Fantasy, Persona, and more
By Emma Withington published
Interview Big in 2025 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “deeply respect[s]” Final Fantasy and Persona but wants its RPG to be “something that feels truly special and unique, with its own style"

One of our most-anticipated JRPGs for 2025 was being made "just for fun in the beginning" and "everybody was working for free"
By Iain Harris published
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has scrappy origins

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director put parrying in his turn-based RPG after playing Sekiro and thinking "Why can't I parry in my game?"
By Alex Raisbeck published
News "If nobody is going to do it, I will do it"

As Metaphor: ReFantazio threatens to eat up 100 hours of my free time, upcoming JRPG love letter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes pity: "You can expect 30+ hours of main game"
By Iain Harris published
News "We are a small team with an Indie spirit, and we're creating something we believe is truly special"
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