'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodrama

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . I’ve been wondering why everyone seems so hyped on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It’s the debut game from Sandfall Interactive, an independent French studio with fewer than 30 employees, and it’s attracted massive partnerships in video games and film over the past five years. Expedition 33 has a high-profile cast of voice actors , including Andy Serkis, Charlie Cox, Shala Nyx and Jennifer English. It received an Epic MegaGrant in 2022 , it was picked up by Pacific Drive publisher Kepler Interactive in 2023, and it was a tentpole of Xbox’s first showcase of 2025. Even though the game isn’t out until April, Story Kitchen has already signed on to turn it into a live-action film . At the very least, Expedition 33 has seemed like an easy game to fall in love with. After playing j ... Read full article.