The upcoming action-RPG from Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, seems to have turned some heads followingthe reveal of its release datelast week – at least based on the amount of people looking for the game’s Collector’s Edition.
The studio announced that Collector’s Editions are now sold out, with physical editions also in high demand.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Collector’s Edition Restock Not Guaranteed
Over onTwitter/X, the official account of the game announced, “Never could we have imagined that we’d have sold out of our collectors editions so early, nor did we know the demand for our physical editions would be so high.”
The studio adds that they see the messages requesting restocks of certain editions. However, getting these editions made was a “monumental feat” already for the studio, and while they are grateful for the demand and how it exceeded their expectations, the studio can’t guarantee they will be able to restock certain editions.
“Though we will try our best to explore the options of restocking, we cannot promise it yet and we hope you understand the limitations with this,” Sandfall confirms.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s PC Requirements Are Now Available
Alongside that announcement, the studio has also revealed the game’s PC requirements (viaSteam).
Specification
Recommended
Windows 10
Windows 11
Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB / Intel Arc A580 8GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB
Version 12
55 GB available space
Additional Notes
For 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay
For 1080p 60FPS high settings gameplay
If you’re not familiar with the upcoming action-RPG, it’s the debut game of new studio Sandfall Interactive and it’s being published by Kepler. According to the studio, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever. Explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France in which you battle devastating enemies.”
Further building on the RPG’s hype,a live-action film based on the game is in developmentby Story Kitchen, who also produced the Tomb Raider animated series for Netflix that launched in October 2024.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 releases this April 24 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever. Explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France in which you battle devastating enemies.In this evolution of JRPGs, real-time actions enhance the heart of turn-based combat. Craft unique builds for your Expeditioners that fit your playstyle via gear, stats, skills, and character synergies. Open an active dimension in combat - dodge, parry, and counter in real time, chain combos by mastering attack rhythms, and target enemy weak points using a free aim system.With only one year left to live, join Gustave, Maelle, and their fellow Expeditioners as they embark upon a desperate quest to break the Paintress’ cycle of death. Follow the trail of previous expeditions and discover their fate. Get to know the members of Expedition 33 as they learn to work together against impossible odds.Explore an enchanting realm populated by surreal adversaries. Wander through breathtaking landscapes, from the Island of Visages to the Forgotten Battlefield, discovering secrets and hidden quests along the way. Find allies of fortune in creatures of legend and recruit special companions, access new travel methods and discover secret areas in the World Map.
