Expedition 33 is a promising turn-based RPG

If you’re a fan of turn-based RPGs, you can’t miss the first trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It has everything fans of the genre’s classics could be looking for in a modern RPG. We provide you with all the details.

What would E3 (not) be without some surprises? Without a doubt, one of the most enjoyable events of the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was Claire Obscurus: Expedition 33 TrailerRPG developed by Sandfall Interactive for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, which has fans of the genre very excited.

Calir Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG set in a universe that combines fantasy elements with an art style inspired by the Belle Epoque, resulting in a very vibrant style. It will use the Unreal Engine 5 graphics engine.

But what attracted the most attention was its combat system. turn-based combat with a reactive element this will not allow us to relax for a second. We’re going to watch the first trailer and discuss everything we know about this promising new game.

Turn-based combat in classic style: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks incredible

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the first game from Sandfall Interactive, a French studio made up of former Ubisoft employees and fans of games such as Persona, Zelda, Golden Sun or Chrono Trigger. Kepler Interactive will handle distribution.

First trailer for Clair Obscur Pint very interesting premise: every year an Artist paints a cursed number on the monolith, causing all the people of that age to disappear in a cloud of smoke.

Just one day before the Artist draws the number 33, we will take on the role of Gustave, who sets out on the journey with the others.”Expeditioners“On a journey to follow in the footsteps of previous expeditions and stop this cycle of endless death.

Responsible Claire Obscurus: Expedition 33’s combat system is described as a “reactive turn-based RPG”.. That is: in addition to selecting commands, we will have to press buttons at the right moment in order to inflict more damage or avoid it, which includes magical attacks, dodges, parries or target enemy weak points with firearms.

We can also customize the way each character develops by choosing their stats, equipping different types of equipment, and unlocking new active and passive actions in the skill tree.

As an additional detail, the unveiling trailer features the distinctive voice of Ben Starr, the actor who played Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI.

Sounds very promising, doesn’t it? Although we do not have an exact date at the moment, it is expected that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025.

In the meantime, you can check out the Xbox Games presentation recap to keep up with all the event announcements, such as:

Remember, we’re still covering the Summer Gaming Festival, and we still have events like Ubisoft Forward coming up.