Summary
- Sandfall Interactive hints at adding a photo mode to the successful debut RPG.
- No timeframe was given but a Photo Mode is high on the studio's list of post-launch additions.
- However, the studio is focused on fixing game bugs and making quality improvements post-launch.
Sandfall Interactive reveals plans to hopefully add a dedicated photo mode to Clair Obscur Expedition 33 at somepoint in the near future. As a debut game from a new studio, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has easily surpassed all expectations for the studio both in terms of sales and reception.
Set within the "AA" space, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has already passed massive sales milestones, including selling 3.3 million copies in just 33 days. The success has even caught the attention of French President Emmanuel Macron, calling it a "shining example of French audacity and creativity." While it's likely that the developers at Sandfall didn't expect this level of success, the studio is continuing to look at ways to keep the momentum going, even addressing one highly requested feature.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Wants to Follow in Half-Life 2 and Ocarina of Time’s Footsteps
One Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev says the studio wants to follow in the footsteps of successful titles like Half-Life 2 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
In a recent appearance on Final Fantasy Union YouTube channel, art director Nicholas Maxon answered a specific question about the possibility of adding a Photo Mode to Clair Obscur Expedition 33. Post-launch DLC plans for Expedition 33 have been a hot topic as of late, with a photo mode being high in demand as well. In addition to fans requesting it, Maxon admitted that the feature is also high on the studio wishlist as well. However, he also revealed that adding such a feature is more work than some other things, but it's something the studio would absolutely like to do down the road.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Could Get a Photo Mode
While a Photo Mode could eventually happen, Maxon confirmed that the studio's immediate focus remains on fixing the remaining bugs within the game while also continuing to make quality of life improvements. One specific example Maxon was able to provide was regarding Expedition 33's Lumina loadouts, hinting that changes could make this feature better to use, though he wouldn't comment on a timeframe.
Following the game's success, Sandfall Interactive continues to double down on a resurgence of AA-style video games. In fact, Sandfall Interactive's portfolio director, Matthew Handrahan, indicated that part of Expedition 33's success likely comes down to how focused it is, respecting the player's time by not adding bloat or extra content. Handrahan also admitted that more games could learn this lesson, as "brevity should be more of a virtue in gaming."
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- April 24, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Kepler Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
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’ll wake and paint “33.” And tomorrow we depart on our final mission - Destroy the Paintress, so she can never paint death again.
We are Expedition 33.
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.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- April 24, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- April 24, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- April 24, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Turn-Based RPG, JRPG, Fantasy
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 42.33 GB
- Wiki
