Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 DLC Nears Release

According to the game's lead writer, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could very well receive downloadable content in the future. Explore the potential for expansions and how the game's overwhelming popularity is impacting its sales.

What's Next for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

Strong Possibility of DLC

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 keeps shattering expectations, breaking records while attracting an ever-growing fan community. Amidst this surge of enthusiasm, Lead Writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen engaged with fans on Instagram, addressing numerous questions about the game—particularly regarding future content and the potential to revisit past expeditions.

While Svedberg-Yen didn’t confirm concrete DLC plans, she offered an optimistic outlook, hinting that additional content could be in the works. "We’ve consistently said that if players show enough enthusiasm, we’d love to expand on this world," she shared. "Given the overwhelming response so far, I’d say the odds are in our favor."

The team is still processing the game’s rapid success, having launched just under a week ago. Though it’s unclear whether a DLC is officially in development, Sandfall Interactive has clearly expressed interest. With Expedition 33 currently holding Metacritic’s highest 2025 rating (92/100), the French studio has a promising road ahead.

At Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a 96/100 for its bold reimagining of JRPG conventions—both honoring tradition and innovating with its real-time tactical combat. The game revitalizes turn-based mechanics with dodges, parries, counters, and precision-based attacks. For our full breakdown, read our in-depth review below!