The Sandstone Interactive studio took advantage of the Xbox Games Showcase to announce Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a fascinating new turn-based RPG coming in 2025 and included in the Game Pass at launch.

Here is the first official information and the announcement trailer.

Inspired by classic fantasy JRPGs, but also by action games, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out for its immersive turn-based battles, mature and moving narrative and a striking and evocative art style, inspired by French tradition and Parisian art and architecture. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will offer a gameplay experience based on a beautiful story and a cast of exciting characters that will stay with you for a long time, even after the credits roll.

Once a year The Painter wakes up on the top of her monolith to paint a cursed number, and anyone who is the age that corresponds to the number becomes smoke and vanishes. Year after year the numbers decrease, tomorrow he will get up to paint the number "33". Join Gustave and his fellow Expeditioners on their desperate quest to destroy the Painter's cycle of death once and for all. Walk in the same footsteps as dozens of Explorers who have already tried, failed miserably, defeat powerful enemies and save your world. In this dreamlike universe, history, art and fantasy converge together to leave you speechless, with an enchanting soundtrack in the background.

Created with Unreal Engine 5, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or 'Expedition 33,' is an innovative turn-based RPG where you make choices, attack or defense, in real time, making combat more immersive. You'll be able to master offensive and magical abilities, dodge, parry, and counter enemy assaults in real-time, and hit your enemies' weak points using a ranged free-aim system. You'll also be able to customize each character's stat growth, skills, and equipment, as well as have a wide choice of characters that will allow them to learn passive skills. The strategic possibilities are endless.