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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Resolves Soft-Lock Problems

Author : Blake 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 released its first update since launch. On April 30, Sandfall Interactive shared via a Steam blog post that Hotfix 1.2.2 is now live, focusing on crucial bug fixes and localization enhancements.

The update addresses several in-game issues, including a soft-lock that could occur when stunning the Grown Bourgeon, as well as other soft-lock problems on the world map. Additionally, the update includes improvements to the French, German, and Chinese language localizations.

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

The developers are committed to ongoing improvements and have promised more updates soon. While these patches are vital for enhancing gameplay, fans are eagerly awaiting larger updates, such as potential DLCs.

Earlier this week, Expedition 33's lead writer took to Instagram to respond to fans' inquiries about possible DLCs. Although no confirmation was given, the response was positive, hinting that due to the game's success, a DLC is a strong possibility.

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

In other news, Sandfall Games' Creative Director Guillaume Broche recommended another RPG that was 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, stating, "After your Expedition, check out The Hundred Line, another great turn-based RPG that was also released last week, and 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 play 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 launching in the same week as other notable 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!

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