Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive. It just won “Game of the Year” at The Game Awards 2025 last night (December 11, 2025).
Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to know about the game:
Recent News (December 2025)
Awards: It swept The Game Awards 2025, winning Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and Best RPG.
New Update: To celebrate the win, a free “Thank You” update (Patch 1.5.0) was released yesterday. It adds a new playable environment (“Verso’s Drafts”), a Photo Mode, new costumes, and new end-game boss battles.
DLC: A new DLC was also announced and released alongside the awards ceremony.
Game Overview
Genre: Turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics (reactive commands like parrying and dodging, similar to Sea of Stars or Mario & Luigi).
Setting: A fantasy world inspired by “Belle Époque” France. The world is terrorized by “The Paintress,” a monolithic figure who wakes up once a year to paint a number. Everyone of that age turns to smoke and dies.
Plot: The number is currently “33.” The players control “Expedition 33,” a group of people attempting to destroy the Paintress before she paints “32.”
Cast: The game features a high-profile voice cast, including Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Andy Serkis (Gollum/Lord of the Rings), Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI), and Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3).
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Availability
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam/Epic).
Game Pass: It is available on Xbox Game Pass.
Release Date: It was originally released on April 24, 2025.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 PS5
a physical version of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 exists for PS5, but availability is currently volatile due to its recent “Game of the Year” win (December 11, 2025).
Here are the specific physical editions you can look for:
1. Standard Edition (Widely Available)
Price: ~$49.99
Where to buy: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target.
What’s inside: Just the game disc.
Status: Likely in and out of stock due to the awards hype. If you see it, grab it.
2. Mirror Edition (Amazon Exclusive)
Price: ~$59.99
Where to buy: Amazon Only.
Release Date: This edition just launched around December 10, 2025.
What’s inside:
Physical Game Disc
Reversible Cover Art
Exclusive “Mirror” slipcase
(Sometimes includes small physical extras like art cards, depending on the region).
Recommendation: This is currently the best value physical version if you can find it in stock.
3. Collector’s Edition (Sold Out)
Status: Extremely Rare. These sold out back in January 2025 during the initial pre-order phase.
What’s inside: Monolith Music Box Statuette, Artbook, Steelbook, and more.
Warning: You will likely only find these on eBay at scalper prices (often $300+). The developer (Sandfall Interactive) has stated they are struggling to manufacture more of these due to the unexpected demand.
⚠️ Critical Note for Physical Owners
Even if you buy the disc today, you must connect to the internet to download the new Patch 1.5.0 (“Thank You Update”) released yesterday.
The disc contains the launch version of the game (April 2025).
The update adds the new “Verso’s Drafts” level, the Photo Mode, and critical performance fixes that are not on the disc.
Action Item: Check Amazon specifically for the “Mirror Edition” first, as it costs only slightly more than the standard but is a nicer physical package for your shelf.
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