Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year

In an exhilarating announcement, Sega has shared that its innovative RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has been awarded the coveted Game of the Year title at the prestigious The Game Awards 2025 held in Los Angeles. This recognition marks a significant achievement for the game, which has captivated players worldwide with its unique approach to turn-based gameplay.

To express gratitude to its fans, Sega has launched a free major update, lovingly dubbed the Thank You Update. This latest version is being rolled out across all platforms and regions. Accompanying the update, a special trailer celebrating the award has also been released, which fans can watch on YouTube.

Free Update Details

The Thank You Update is filled with exciting new content designed to enhance the gaming experience for players. Here’s what’s new in this update:

- New Areas Introduced: A whimsical, story-rich area inspired by the character Verso debuts, filled with unique locations and encounters with formidable foes lurking within.
- New Music Tracks: The game's lead composer, Lorien Testard, has contributed fresh musical pieces, which will also be available on various digital streaming platforms.
- Challenging Boss Battles: Players will be able to face off against powerful new bosses near the end of the game, offering generous rewards like new picts, costumes, and gear upon defeat.
- Photo Mode: A new feature enabling players to pause the action during battles allows them to capture and record impressive moments within the game.
- Expanded Language Support: The update includes localization in new languages like Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian, bringing the total to 19 supported languages.
- FSR 4 Support: For PC users, the update introduces AMD’s temporal upscaling technology, enhancing visual sharpness and frame rates for compatible GPUs.
- Additional Improvements: Across all platforms, performance enhancements and optimizations for handheld PCs have been implemented to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.

Awards and Acclaim

At The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 garnered a remarkable total of nine awards, including not only Game of the Year but also accolades for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, and more. The game was nominated in a historic twelve categories, establishing its reputation as one of the standout titles of the year. With global sales surpassing 5 million copies, it’s undeniable that Clair Obscur is a smash hit in the gaming community.

About Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an immersive, reactive turn-based RPG that employs a unique real-time battle system. Set in the fantastical world of Lumiere, inspired by the French Belle Époque, players are thrust into a narrative where they must confront a mysterious menace known as the Paintless. Each year, this sinister entity inscribes age numbers on a monolith, leading to the demise of individuals, prompting the players to gather as members of the 33rd Expedition to break this cycle of death.

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