Patch 1.4.0 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces several significant improvements, headlined by the new Battle Retry feature that allows players to immediately reattempt battles upon defeat. Quality of life enhancements such as the addition of Lumina cost display for abilities, autoplay for dialogue, and separate volume sliders for exploration and combat have also been included. On the technical front, DLSS and XeSS now support Frame Generation and Low Latency Mode on compatible GPUs, improving performance and responsiveness.
Accessibility has been improved through updated icons for Lune’s Stains, while several combat balance changes fix unintended interactions with skills and pictos. The update also addresses various bugs, including achievement unlock errors, loading issues, and environment glitches, especially on Steam Deck. Visual polish and environmental refinements complete this update, enhancing immersion across the game world.
Full Patch Notes:
Performance & Visuals
- Added DLSS and XeSS Frame Generation and Low Latency Mode for compatible NVIDIA and Intel GPUs
- Smoother gameplay and lower input lag on supported systems
Quality of Life Improvements
- New Battle Retry prompt appears after defeat
- Lumina costs now displayed for abilities in the Pictos menu
- Autoplay feature added for dialogue outside cutscenes
- Separate volume sliders for exploration and combat
Accessibility
- Icons added to Lune’s Stains for improved readability and support for colorblind players
Combat Adjustments
- Fixed Lune’s “Thermal Transfer” granting extra turns without Stain consumption
- Fixed immortality exploit using Second Chance, Healing Boon, and Protecting Death
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Resolved issue with Rocher holding a crystal disappearing after reentering Stone Wave Cliffs
- Fixed teleport bug behind the Monolith when loading certain saves
- Corrected New Game saves inheriting gameplay modifiers from other files
- Fixed Esquie landing glitch that caused party to not spawn
- Resolved screen-covering fog on Flying Manor on Steam Deck
Achievements
- Fixed journals vanishing after saving at the moment of collection
- “Expeditioner” and “Trailbreaker” now unlock correctly for characters surpassing level 33 or 66
- “Connoisseur” and “Follow The Trail” now trigger upon collecting all required items
Environmental Polish
- Visual and environmental tweaks applied across various levels
- General improvements to immersion and polish
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on April 24, 2025, it is available on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Set in a dark Belle Époque world, the game blends classic RPG mechanics with real-time combat elements and a unique narrative premise.
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