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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update 1 Resolves Soft-Lock Problems

Authore: JonathanUpdate:May 04,2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Discover the latest updates for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, as the game's first patch brings essential bug fixes and localization enhancements. Dive into the details below and explore a recommendation from the game's creative director for another RPG.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Post-Launch Updates

Bug Fixes and Localization Improvements

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Sandfall Interactive has released the first update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 since its launch. Announced via a Steam blog post on April 30, Hotfix 1.2.2 is now live, focusing on resolving several in-game issues and enhancing the gaming experience.

Key bug fixes include addressing soft-locks caused by stunning the Grown Bourgeon and other soft-lock problems on the world map. Additionally, the update introduces localization improvements for the French, German, and Chinese languages, ensuring a smoother experience for players worldwide.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

The developers are committed to ongoing improvements and have promised to share more updates soon. While these patches are crucial for enhancing gameplay, the community is eagerly awaiting more significant updates, including the possibility of a DLC. The lead writer recently hinted on Instagram that due to the game's success, a DLC could be on the horizon.

Expedition 33 Director Recommends Another RPG Which Was Released on the Same Day

In a show of solidarity among game creators, Sandfall Games' Creative Director Guillaume Broche recommended another RPG released on the same day as Expedition 33. In a tweet on April 30, Broche encouraged fans to explore The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, describing it as "another great turn-based RPG made with love by an awesome team."

This recommendation came in response to a shout-out from The Hundred Line’s co-director Kazutaka Kodaka, who praised Expedition 33 on Twitter (X) on April 28, urging fans to experience both RPGs.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Despite fierce competition from other RPGs like Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered released in the same week, The Hundred Line has received "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Meanwhile, Expedition 33 continues to lead as the highest-rated game of 2025, achieving over 1 million sales in just three days.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by following our coverage below!