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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Resolves Soft-Lock Problems

by Claire May 13,2025

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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's first update patch notes have been revealed, bringing essential bug fixes and localization improvements. Dive into the details of what fans can expect from this update, and discover the game's creative director's recommendation 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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has just released its first update post-launch. Sandfall Interactive announced on April 30 via a Steam blog post that Hotfix 1.2.2 is now live, focusing on resolving several in-game issues and enhancing localization.

The update addresses critical bugs, including soft-locks caused by stunning the Grown Bourgeon and similar issues on the world map. Additionally, the game's localization has been improved for French, German, and Chinese languages.

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

The developers have promised more fixes and enhancements in the pipeline, with details to be shared soon. While these patches are crucial for improving gameplay, the community is eagerly awaiting news on larger updates, such as potential DLCs.

This week, Expedition 33's lead writer responded to fan inquiries on Instagram about the possibility of DLC. Though no confirmation was given, the response was optimistic, citing the game's success as a strong indicator for future content.

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

In related news, Sandfall Games' Creative Director Guillaume Broche recommended another RPG that launched on the same day as Expedition 33. In a post on Expedition 33’s Twitter (X) account 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 The Hundred Line’s co-director Kazutaka Kodaka's earlier tweet on April 28, where he praised Expedition 33 and encouraged fans to experience both games. Kodaka's series of tweets highlighted the mutual respect between the two teams and urged fans to enjoy both RPGs.

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

Despite competing with other RPGs like Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered, The Hundred Line has received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Meanwhile, Expedition 33 continues to lead as the highest-rated game of 2025, having sold over 1 million copies in just three days.

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