Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for Windows PC: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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To play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Windows 10 or Windows 11: download it from Steam or the Epic Games Store, install it, then launch it from your library.

It is also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no mobile version at the time of writing.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24, 2025, and it puts you in charge of Expedition 33: a group trying to stop the Paintress, a figure who wakes each year and “paints” a number that decides who disappears next.

Update: The game closed out the year with a major awards sweep at The Game Awards 2025, including Game of the Year. That kind of result does not happen by accident. It usually means the game landed for both critics and players across story, direction, and craft.

This guide focuses on the Windows version: how to install it cleanly, what to expect from the combat system (turn-based decisions with real-time timing), and the practical tips that help in the first few hours.

If you hit errors or performance issues, contact us and include your Windows version, GPU, and whether you installed via Steam or Epic. That makes troubleshooting faster.

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How to Install Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Windows 11 and 10

To play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on your Windows PC, download it from Steam or Epic Games Store. Here’s how:

Method 1: Steam
1. Go to the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($49.99, often cheaper).
3. Log into your Steam account or make one.
4. Finish the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download (about 50 GB with updates).
6. Start it from your Steam Library or desktop.
Method 2: Epic Games Store
1. Visit: Epic Games Store.
2. Click Buy Now ($49.99, often on sale).
3. Sign in or create an Epic account.
4. Install the Epic Launcher, then add and download Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
5. Launch it from the Epic Launcher.

Quick Tip: 💡 Dodge in real-time; it’s key to big combos.

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What is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 About?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, launched April 24, 2025 by Sandfall Interactive, is a turn-based RPG for Windows 10 and 11 plus PS5 and Xbox, where you guide Gustave, Maelle, and Expedition 33 to stop the Paintress, who paints a number yearly to erase people, in a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France.

Main Gameplay: Fight with turn-based moves mixed with real-time dodges and counters, explore lush areas, and build your team with gear and skills.

A patch on April 23 fixes dodge timing and crashes for smoother play.

Key Features

Turn-based fights with real-time moves
Lush Belle Époque-inspired world
Custom gear and team builds
Deep story with tough choices
Big bosses and weak-point targeting

Why Play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Windows?

Windows 10 and 11 give you smooth play, sharp visuals, and easy modding for a full RPG adventure.

Tips for PC Beginners in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

New to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PC? Here are five tips to get started:

Set Keys: Put dodge on a mouse button in Settings > Controls for quick moves.
Speed Up: Lower shadows in Graphics to avoid lag.
Dodge First: Time real-time dodges (controls) to chain attacks.
Build Smart: Mix skills (menu) for team synergy early.
Aim Weak Spots: Use free aim (combat) to hit enemy weak points.