Game Kepler Interactive Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Standard PS5 PEGI 18

Expedition 33 is a single-player action RPG for PlayStation 5 set in a Belle Époque–inspired fantasy world. You control Gustave, Maelle and other members of Expedition 33 as they race to stop the Paintress, a mysterious figure whose yearly painting erases people of a given age. The Standard edition includes the full game, realised in Unreal Engine 5 with multilingual subtitles and English and French voice-over options.

Advantages

The game combines turn-based RPG systems with real-time mechanics to create reactive combat that rewards timing, dodging and precise targeting. It features six buildable characters, a free-aim system for weak-point targeting, equipment and skill customization, and a narrative that unfolds through exploration of varied locations and encounters. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the title offers high-fidelity visuals and a soundtrack crafted to support its atmospheric storytelling.

Suitable for

• Players who enjoy turn-based RPGs with real-time action elements
• Fans of narrative-driven single-player adventures
• Gamers with a PlayStation 5 console seeking a visually detailed RPG
• Players comfortable with mature content (PEGI 18)

Key specifications

• Platform: PlayStation 5
• Genre: Action, Role-Playing Game (RPG)
• Engine: Unreal Engine 5
• Playable characters: Party-based roster of up to six buildable characters
• Combat: Reactive turn-based system with active real-time dodging, parrying and free-aim targeting
• Languages: Voice-over in English and French; subtitles in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
• Release date: 24/04/2025
• Age rating: PEGI 18

How to use

Install the game on a PlayStation 5 console and follow the on-screen prompts to set language and difficulty options. Build your expedition party by recruiting and developing up to six characters, allocate gear and skills to match your preferred playstyle, and use the reactive turn-based combat system during encounters: time dodges and parries, chain attacks to form combos, and aim at enemy weak points with the free-aim mechanic. Progress through the story by exploring the world map, completing quests and uncovering secrets.

Usage recommendations

For the best visual and performance experience, play on a PlayStation 5 system with a stable internet connection for updates. Adjust subtitle and voice settings to your preferred language and experiment with different character builds to find effective synergies for combat scenarios.