{"id":274724,"date":"2025-04-23T09:09:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/8-tips-to-help-you-get-started-in-clair-obscur-expedition-33\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:46","slug":"8-tips-to-help-you-get-started-in-clair-obscur-expedition-33","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/8-tips-to-help-you-get-started-in-clair-obscur-expedition-33\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Help You Get Started in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/clair-obscur-expedition-33\/9ppt8k6gqhrz\"><strong><em>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, available April 24 for Xbox Series X|S &amp; Windows PC with support for Xbox Play Anywhere and day one with Game Pass, promises exciting, original takes on standards of the RPG genre. While its premise and presentation stood out from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IDyqGZy78Ng\">its very first trailer<\/a>, after many hours invested in the review build, I\u2019m pleased to report that Sandfall interactive also refines or re-invents RPG gameplay elements that make every battle in <em>Expedition 33<\/em> a lean-forward experience.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-207168&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1440,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-207168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp01-85abcc01fd9a2f34450d-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>That said, some of these new techniques are \u2013 by dint of their originality \u2013 worth a bit of additional explanation. So, as you prepare to dive into <em>Expedition 33 <\/em>\u2013 and RPG fans should absolutely prioritize this title \u2013 here are a few spoiler-free \u201chere\u2019s how it works\u201d elements that I wish we knew before my first trip to The Continent.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Focused<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest moment-to-moment difference between <em>Expedition 33<\/em> and many turn-based RPGs out there is the level of attention players need to give towards every battle. While your actions (Attack, Skill, etc.) are selected from a menu, once you\u2019ve confirmed your choice, make no mistake \u2013 you are now playing an action game requiring your full focus. Each action, from attacks, to spells, to heals, to buffs becomes a timed button press exercise \u2013 and the better your timing, the more you maximize its effects. Later in the game, you\u2019ll even have the option to equip high reward skills where a mistimed press could backfire spectacularly. It\u2019s awesome.<\/p>\n<p>While offensive presses are mainly straightforward (and you\u2019ll get used to your moveset over time) dealing with enemy attacks is a continually evolving affair. Iniitally, you\u2019re given the chance to either dodge, using the B button, or parry, utilizing RB. Timing on these is tight; you will need to study enemy movements to learn when to react, but my advice to you: start with Dodge, as its timing is ever so slightly more generous. When you\u2019re dodging consistently, you can begin to experiment with Parries, which \u2013 if executed \u2013 can lead to powerful counterattacks. But in the early game, Dodge will keep you alive.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-207165&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1440,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-207165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp07-f4a45402c7372210550e-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ease Into Combat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve having trouble getting the precision down on attacks or need some more time to adjust to the style of play that <em>Expedition 33 <\/em>requires, you can adjust the difficulty of the game at any time to give you a greater window to achieve Parries or Dodges. You can also choose to allow the game to input the QTE moments during combat, taking that responsibility off your plate so you can sit back and enjoy those flashy combat animations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be Not Afraid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Early on you will inevitably face down some incredibly tough characters (don\u2019t look down on a mime!) and they *will* kick your ass. Note that many such fights are avoidable \u2013 you can always come back later, once you\u2019re stronger! But if you do decide to have a go, know that the penalty for dying generally is just a respawn nearby. This isn\u2019t a Soulslike \u2013 go for it, worry free! Also, enemies will respawn when you heal at an Expedition Flag, allowing you to re-run through many of these zones to help level up your party.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Those Items \u2013 They Regen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your healing and respawn items \u2013 initially so scarce \u2013 do replenish every time you rest at an Expedition Flag or campsite, so take the risks, heal liberally, and if you crash out, know that you can always try again.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-207162&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1440,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-207162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp04-da68bdd79c21df40c169-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Another note on items: early on, I collected several items, such as Tints and Chroma Catalysts, and had no idea what to do with them. For the first few hours of the game, just collect, and don\u2019t worry \u2013 their use will become apparent later, and you can\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Forget to Shoot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every character has the ability \u2013 both in and out of battle \u2013 to free aim and fire, drawing on third-person shooters. Out of battle, this is typically used to interact with the environment, but something I did not initially realize is that you can fire a shot at an enemy Nevron to stun them. This allows you to settle proceedings and initiate battle on your own terms by getting close and pressing RB, beginning battles with a First Strike.<\/p>\n<p>In-battle, however, Free Aim use gets more strategic, as each shot now costs 1 Action Point \u2013 and it won\u2019t end your turn. Initially, you\u2019re guided to fire a shot at Nevron weak points (for massive damage, of course). But this move has plenty of utility even when an enemy doesn\u2019t have a weak point; many enemies can be killed solely with Free Aim shots \u2013 especially flying enemies. So if a character enters a turn with an abundance of AP, it\u2019s usually worth it to fire off a few shots to soften up your target before launching into a Skill or Attack to finish them off.<\/p>\n<p>The 4D chess version of this is when you couple this technique with the Dead Energy Lumina, gifting 3 AP for every defeated enemy \u2013 you may be able to mow through a whole gang in one turn!<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-207164&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1440,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-207164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/exp06-546bc1e2c9f29acf9cda-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lumina and Pictos \u2013 How Do They Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most interesting \u2013 and initially mystifying \u2013 features of <em>Expedition 33<\/em> is the Pictos and Lumina systems, which allow for significant boosts and customization for your characters. Here\u2019s how they work:<\/p>\n<p>Pictos are basically an accessory, like a ring that grants an ability or boon. And much like a real ring, if you wear it long enough, it can make an impression on you, even after you take it off. Here\u2019s how that plays out in Expedition 33: after winning 4 battles with a Pictos equipped, it\u2019s considered \u201cmastered.\u201d That means *everyone* in the party can take advantage of that Pictos\u2019 buff, provided they have enough Lumina points. You gain new Lumina points with every level, plus some consumable items that grant even more.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how that plays out: you\u2019ll want to equip basically any new Pictos you find in the world \u2013 and you\u2019ll get a lot \u2013 cycling them out as they\u2019re mastered for new ones. Over time, you\u2019ll have dozens of Lumina abilities to choose from and equip; mix and match to further customize your characters. Protip: some Lumina skills can require up to 10 Lumina Points to equip, while others may need as few as one. To get the most bang for your buck, prioritize those useful, lower cost abilities for your Lumina loadout, and simply keep the Pictos equipped for some of those important 10-point passives.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-208184&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:2560,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1440,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-208184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/exp10-205bd52f107cf84ff5d1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spend Wisely<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In <em>Expedition 33<\/em>, your characters will level up frequently, each time earning 3 points to invest in Attributes such as Vitality, Might, or Luck, as well as a point for your Skill tree.<\/p>\n<p>On the Attributes side, there is an interesting quirk: sometimes a point in one attribute will upgrade another; for example, a point in Agility will often boost a character\u2019s speed as well as their Defense or Attack Power. So, with each level up, it\u2019s worthwhile to try adding a point into each slot before committing to see which will give you more bang for your buck.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One last bit of advice: explore \u2013 The Continent is mysterious and important, and it\u2019s easy to get lost. But know that most dead ends will result in an item, or an optional enemy with great rewards. There is even some light platforming, so use your jump and poke around everywhere, you never know what you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n<p>What you will find is one of the most interesting RPGs I\u2019ve played in years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/clair-obscur-expedition-33\/9ppt8k6gqhrz\">so make sure you preorder\/preload today,<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available April 24 for Xbox Series X|S &amp; Windows PC with support for Xbox Play Anywhere and day one with Game Pass<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1745360618715\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9ppt8k6gqhrz\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9ppt8k6gqhrz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.55260.14322280443288156.27788484-2760-47f7-be0d-dd693682e016.c7b2322a-d6b0-4051-a58b-d0b11aa37b20?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Kepler Interactive<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span>$49.99<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\u201cYear by year, She erases us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she\u2019ll wake and paint \u201c33.\u201d And tomorrow we depart on our final mission \u2013 Destroy the Paintress, so she can never paint death again.<\/p>\n<p>We are Expedition 33.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u00c9poque France in which you battle devastating enemies.<\/p>\n<p>Reactive Turn-based Combat<br \/>\nIn 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. 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