The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 anniversary update has officially arrived, bringing a wave of fresh cosmetic options to celebrate the game's first year. This free update allows players to refresh the look of the entire party with brand-new hairstyles, perfect for a celebratory milestone.

Alongside these cosmetic changes, the RPG is hitting massive commercial milestones. The title has now reached 8 million copies sold worldwide. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive confirmed that the game was the most downloaded new third-party release on Xbox Game Pass in 2020.

New Haircuts and Cosmetic Changes

As part of this Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 anniversary update, players can now equip fresh haircuts for Gustave, Verso, Maelle, Lune, Sciel, and Monoco. Sandfall Interactive revealed the update with new artwork showcasing the cast sporting their fashionable new styles.

To claim these looks, you will need to visit specific merchants within the game:

  • Gustave’s Anniversary haircut: Available at the Gestral Merchant near Stone Wave Cliffs.
  • Verso, Maelle, Lune, Sciel, and Monoco’s haircuts: Available at the Gestral Merchant near Grosse Tête on the World Map.

The developers noted that while they never considered a "happy ending" for the game, these new looks provide a celebratory vibe fit for a first anniversary.

A Record-Breaking Year for Sandfall Interactive

The success of the expedition is undeniable following recent accolades, including winning Best Game at the BAFTA Awards. This momentum follows glowing critical reception; IGN dubbed the title a "modern RPG classic" in their review, stating, "Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs with a brilliant combat system and a gripping, harrowing story."

With the anniversary celebrations underway, Sandfall Interactive is already looking toward the future. While details on their next project remain under wraps, the studio has suggested that it will likely be another adventure set within the same Clair Obscur universe.

Patch Notes 1.5.5

In addition to the new hairstyles, this update includes several important bug fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where the Danseuse outfit for Lune and Sciel made the character menu too obscure.
  • Resolved an issue where it was not possible to open a rest point in various locations while in-world dialogue was playing.
  • Addressed various collision issues in different locations.
  • Adjusted achievement text for consistency, including resolving a temporary issue with incorrect descriptions.