Yesterday, a significant update was released for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, bringing substantial quality-of-life enhancements alongside key performance and visual upgrades. PC players with compatible GPUs can now benefit from frame generation and low-latency modes via DLSS and XeSS support. Sandfall, the developer, also mentioned that FSR support is under investigation and more details will be shared in a future patch.
Among the notable quality-of-life improvements, a new “Battle Retry Prompt” has been introduced. This feature will be particularly welcomed by players who dislike being returned to the overworld after a failed boss encounter, as it now offers the convenience of immediately retrying the battle.
Players can now enjoy dialogue segments outside of cutscenes with an optional autoplay feature. The audio settings have been expanded to include independent volume sliders for exploration and combat sections, providing greater control over the sound experience. Additionally, the Pictos menu has been improved to clearly show the Lumina cost for each ability, aiding strategic planning.
For a comprehensive list of all changes, the full patch notes are detailed below:
Patch 1.4 Notes
Performance and Visual Enhancements
- DLSS & XeSS Enhancements: Added Frame Generation and Low-Latency Mode support for both DLSS and XeSS (compatible GPUs only). Enjoy smoother gameplay and lower input lag!
Quality-of-Life Enhancements
- Battle Retry Prompt: A new pop-up window appears after defeat, giving you the option to quickly retry the battle.
- Lumina Cost Display: The Pictos menu now clearly displays the Lumina cost of each ability for better planning.
- Autoplay Dialogue: Added an optional autoplay feature for dialogues outside cutscenes. You can toggle it in the settings and during dialogues.
- Separate Volume Sliders: Audio settings now let you independently adjust the volume for exploration and combat phases.
Accessibility Features
- Added icons to Lune’s Stains to improve readability and accessibility for colorblind players.
Combat Adjustments
- Lune`s `Thermal Transfer` skill will no longer grant an extra turn without meeting the Stain consumption requirements.
- Characters will no longer gain immortality when using the Second Chance pictos combined with Healing Boon and Protecting Death.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed the Rocher holding a crystal occasionally despawning after reentering the Stone Wave Cliffs.
- Fixed some players being teleported behind the Monolith upon loading a save.
- Fixed Gameplay modifiers being applied to a New Game save when enabled on other saves.
- Fixed landing as Esquie without the party spawning, leading to input loss.
- Fixed the Fog on Flying Manor covering the screen and blocking the view on Steam Deck.
Achievement Fixes
The following two trophies should now unlock for players affected by these bugs upon loading their save files:
- Fixed `Expeditioner` and `Trailbreaker` achievements not unlocking if the characters reach a level higher than 33 or 66 after a battle.
- Fixed `Connoisseur` and `Follow The Trail` achievements not unlocking after collecting all required items on some save files.
Environmental Refinements
- Various environmental bug fixes, tweaks, and visual polish across multiple levels for a more immersive experience.
An image gallery showcasing party members and their abilities in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.