By Prepared for a new adventure?
- by Ben Kerry
Setting aside Bethesda’s anticipated Oblivion remaster for a moment, we certainly shouldn’t overlook another significant title debuting on Xbox Game Pass this week. Indeed, we are just days away from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 joining the XGP catalog – and we genuinely can’t wait to observe how this one resonates with the community soon.
Since the game’s reveal at last year’s Xbox Summer Showcase, excitement for this forthcoming turn-based RPG has been immense, to the point that it’s become one of our most awaited games for the initial half of 2025! If you need a bit more persuasion regarding this release, we’ll include a very recent trailer for the game below – along with a brief overview of this week’s standout Xbox Game Pass addition to give you a taste of what’s on offer.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Series X|S, PC) – April 24
“Guide the members of Expedition 33 on their mission to eliminate the Paintress so she can never depict death again. Discover a world of marvels inspired by Belle Époque France and confront distinctive foes in this turn-based RPG featuring real-time elements.
In this advancement of JRPGs, real-time actions amplify the essence of turn-based battles. Create unique configurations for your Expeditioners that match your playstyle through equipment, stats, skills, and character synergies. Activate a dynamic dimension in combat – evade, counter, and retaliate in real time, string together combos by mastering attack patterns, and target enemy vulnerabilities using a free aiming system.”
Excited for this significant XGP launch this week? Share your thoughts on Expedition 33 below.
Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox, and enjoys action, racing, and straightforward shooting in any Xbox game he can find. When not gripping an Xbox controller as if his life depends on it, Ben indulges in music that is far too vintage for his age, watches football on television, and likely enjoys a meal somewhere.