Expedition 33 Patch Fixes Soft-Lock Bug

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has unveiled its first update patch notes, addressing various bugs and enhancing localization. Explore what this update brings as we detail the fixes and highlight the creative director's RPG recommendation.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Post-Launch Updates

Bug Fixes and Localization Improvements

Sandfall Interactive released Hotfix 1.2.2 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 30 via Steam, focusing on crucial bug resolutions and language optimizations.

Key fixes include resolving soft-lock issues caused by stunning the Grown Bourgeon, correcting world map navigation glitches, and refining French, German, and Chinese translations.

The development team confirmed ongoing work for additional fixes and enhancements, promising more details soon. While these patches improve stability, players eagerly anticipate larger content expansions like potential DLC.

The game's lead writer recently engaged with fans on Instagram regarding DLC possibilities. While not officially confirmed, she hinted at strong prospects due to the game's successful reception.

Expedition 33 Director Recommends Competing RPG

Guillaume Broche, Creative Director at Sandfall Games, endorsed The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy via Twitter/X on April 30. Describing it as "another great turn-based RPG made with love," Broche encouraged players to explore this alternative following their Expedition 33 experience.

This recommendation followed praise from The Hundred Line's co-director Kazutaka Kodaka, who championed Expedition 33 earlier, advocating for players to enjoy both acclaimed RPGs.

Despite launching alongside major competitors like Oblivion Remastered, The Hundred Line maintains "Very Positive" Steam reviews. Meanwhile, Expedition 33 dominates as 2025's highest-rated title, surpassing 1 million copies sold within three days.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.