Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Reveals Gustave in First Character Trailer
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Developer Sandfall Interactive is doing a characters series for its upcoming reactive turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, spotlighting key members of its party ahead of launch. They kicked off the series with a trailer featuring Gustave, an engineer dedicated to protecting the city of Lumière.
Meet Gustave: The Engineer on a Mission
Gustave, voiced in English by Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and in French by Alexandre Gillet, plays a crucial role in the battle against the enigmatic Paintress. As an Expeditioner, he sacrifices his final year of life to ensure Lumière's survival, leveraging his expertise in city defense and agricultural systems. In combat, he brings a unique playstyle that blends tactical engineering skills with powerful weaponry, making him a formidable force in the fight for the city's future.
Weekly Character Trailers Leading Up to Launch
This Gustave reveal marks the beginning of a weekly character trailer series, giving us a deeper insight into the game's diverse cast. Each playable character in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features a distinct skill tree, weapon set, and combat mechanic, so it will be interesting to see how deep the combat system can go, and the types of team compositions you can create with this cast of characters.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting RPGs to watch this April, thanks to its striking presentation and unique take on turn-based combat. Unlike traditional turn-based RPGs, it blends strategy with real-time action—players must parry and dodge enemy attacks during the opponent’s turn and execute precise button prompts for their own attacks, keeping them fully engaged in every battle.
Release Date and Platforms
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on April 24, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox and PC Game Pass), and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players eager to embark on this narrative-rich adventure can pre-order now.
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