Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a substantial new patch addressing numerous technical issues and gameplay bugs across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Sandfall Interactive has focused on improving the experience for Steam Deck users, fixing ultrawide display issues, and resolving numerous collision problems that were causing players to get stuck in the world.
What's Fixed in the Latest Patch?
The development team has tackled a wide variety of issues in this update. Steam Deck users will notice properly displaying menu backgrounds, while PC GamePass players can now enjoy full PS5 controller compatibility. The patch also addresses multiple ultrawide resolution problems, including cutscene display, combat UI scaling, and title screen optimization.
Mouse and keyboard users will find significantly improved responsiveness, with fixes for unresponsive buttons and menu navigation problems that previously hampered the experience. The update also resolves numerous collision issues throughout the game world that were causing players to get stuck in specific locations.
Character and Weapon Balance Changes
Poor Esquie seems to have been having a particularly rough time - the patch notes specifically call out multiple fixes for areas where this character would get stuck, including issues with paint bridges and flying into structures. Weapon balance has also been adjusted, with fixes for Lithelim and Blizzon attribute scaling at higher levels, corrections to the Medalum third Lumina damage calculations, and a significant 40% damage reduction for the Stendhal weapon.
Additional Quality-of-Life Improvements
The patch resolves several other notable issues including boss encounter completion in NG+, Journal UI blocking problems, trigger sensitivity issues for shooting in Free aim, and fixes for NPC spawning in relationship quests. Players will also no longer experience the dreaded black screen when performing certain actions at camp, and cutscene triggering in Old Lumière has been fixed to prevent permanently splitting the party.
According to the developers, this is just the first in a planned series of patches scheduled for the coming months. The team notes they are "still investigating many feature requests and issues for future updates," suggesting more improvements are on the way for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans.
Where to Find the Game
For those who haven't yet experienced this Belle Époque-inspired RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game blends turn-based RPG elements with real-time action as players lead Expedition 33 on a quest to stop the mysterious Paintress.
Players interested in the full patch notes can visit the official game website for complete details.