Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - playstation 5 is a groundbreaking turn-based RPG from debut French studio Sandfall Interactive, blending real-time reactive combat with a haunting dark fantasy tale set in a Belle Époque-inspired world of crumbling opulence and artistic decay. Each year, the enigmatic Paintress awakens to inscribe a cursed number on her monolith, erasing all who reach that age in a puff of smoke-now ticking down to 33, Expedition 33's desperate final stand. Lead Gustave, Maelle, and four other deeply layered companions on a 30+ hour epic of loss, love, and impossible choices, forging bonds through camp conversations, romances, and revelations as you trace fallen predecessors' fates.

Traverse a semi-linear masterpiece of vertical exploration via a vast overworld map brimming with secrets, from hidden superbosses to puzzle-laden ruins-seamlessly transitioning into third-person battles where melee builds Ability Points for devastating skills, free-aim ranged shots, and QTE-fueled parries/dodges against every foe, even colossal bosses in FromSoftware-esque arenas. Craft synergistic builds across six characters with gear, stats, and skills; visible enemies ensure strategic ambushes; camp anywhere to upgrade relationships and unwind to orchestral bangers.

On PS5, revel in 60fps Performance or ray-traced Quality modes (elevated on PS5 Pro), haptic DualSense feedback pulsing with every clash, 3D audio immersing you in shamisen-laced scores, and ultra-fast SSD loads-capped by A-list voices (English/French) and universal acclaim for its 92 Metacritic, "generation-defining" narrative, and indie polish from a 30-person team. With 30+ hours of side content, New Game+, and No filler, this 2025 phenomenon-released April 24-redefines JRPGs. Available now digitally via PlayStation Store or physically at retailers.