Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Marks First Anniversary with Free Update

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its one-year anniversary with a light but charming update focusing on style over major gameplay changes. The recently released patch gives players another reason to revisit the critically acclaimed RPG, this time with a more fashionable twist.

The latest 1.5.5 update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a small one, with no major gameplay changes or new story content. Instead, it focuses on a few bug fixes and a fun cosmetic addition that fans have quickly noticed brand-new “Anniversary” hairstyles for every party member.

From Gustave to Maelle, the whole team gets a fresh new look that feels stylish and polished, almost like they’ve just walked out of a salon. It’s a simple but enjoyable way to mark the game’s first anniversary, giving players something new to enjoy without changing the core experience.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update 1.5.5 Patch Notes Details

New content

Added 1st Anniversary haircuts for the expedition!

• Gustave’s Anniversary haircut is available at the Gestral Merchant near Stone Wave Cliffs.

• Verso + Maelle + Lune + Sciel + Monoco’s Anniversary haircuts are available at the Gestral Merchant near Grosse Tête on the World Map.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Danseuse outfit for Lune and Sciel made the character menu too obscur.

• Fixed an issue where it was not possible to open a rest point in various locations when an in-world dialogue was playing.

• Fixed collision issues in various locations.

• Adjusted some achievement text for consistency.

• We’ve noticed something went wrong after adjusting this, we’re investigating now to resolve the issue

• Fixed the issue! We’ve readjusted some of the achievement descriptions back to the correct achievements. Thank you for your patience!!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received great success from both players and critics, with an impressive 8 million copies sold worldwide. Platforms such as Xbox Game Pass have also helped to boost its popularity, with it becoming one of the most downloaded third-party games in 2025. Sandfall Interactive, the game's developer, has provided free updates for the past year, and this anniversary patch appears to be a simple but thoughtful way to thank the community.

Guillaume Broche, Creative Director, thanked fans for their support, stating that their excitement shaped the game's journey over the last year. The studio stated that the response has exceeded expectations, making Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 one of the most talked-about RPGs in recent memory. Even though the new hairstyles are minor additions, they demonstrate the team's ongoing concern and connection with the community.

The anniversary update is now available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether you're returning or trying the game for the first time, now is a great time to join in and enjoy the adventure with a new perspective.