"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Resolves Soft-Lock Glitches"

Author: Nicholas May 21,2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Discover the latest updates for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including critical bug fixes and localization enhancements. Dive deeper into the details of the first patch and learn about a recommended RPG from the game's creative director.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Post-Launch Updates

Bug Fixes and Localization Improvements

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has launched its inaugural update post-release. Sandfall Interactive shared the news on April 30 via a Steam blog post, confirming that Hotfix 1.2.2 is now available, concentrating on resolving various bugs and enhancing localization.

Key bug fixes address in-game soft-locks, such as those caused by stunning the Grown Bourgeon and navigational issues on the world map. Additionally, the update introduces refined translations in French, German, and Chinese to improve the gaming experience for a global audience.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

The developers are committed to ongoing enhancements and promise more updates soon. While these patches are crucial, fans eagerly anticipate larger updates, including potential downloadable content (DLC). This week, Expedition 33's lead writer hinted at the possibility of DLC on Instagram, citing the game's success as a promising sign.

Expedition 33 Director Recommends Another RPG Which Was Released on the Same Day

In related news, Sandfall Games' Creative Director Guillaume Broche spotlighted another RPG released concurrently with Expedition 33. On April 30, via Expedition 33’s Twitter (X), Broche recommended fans explore The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, describing it as "another great turn-based RPG that was also released last week, and made with love by an awesome team."

This recommendation came in response to The Hundred Line’s co-director Kazutaka Kodaka, who earlier tweeted on April 28, praising Expedition 33 and encouraging fans to experience both titles. Kodaka highlighted the mutual admiration between the development teams, urging players to enjoy both RPGs.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First Update Fixes Grown Bourgeon Soft-Lock Issues

Despite the competitive release week alongside other RPGs like Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered, The Hundred Line has garnered "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Meanwhile, Expedition 33 stands out as the top-rated game of 2025, achieving over 1 million sales within just three days.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by following our articles.

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