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Rematching the Game's Cruelest Boss Now Possible in Clair Obscur's Expedition 33

New update, version 1.3.0, introduces a Simon rematch, revises Story Mode for better accessibility, includes challenge adjustments, and eradicates 297 technical issues.

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Update 1.3.0 brings back Simon for another round, overhauls Story Mode for improved accessibility,...
Update 1.3.0 brings back Simon for another round, overhauls Story Mode for improved accessibility, inaugures challenge modifiers, and eradicates 297 technical glitches.

Rematching the Game's Cruelest Boss Now Possible in Clair Obscur's Expedition 33

Game Update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Patch v1.3.0 is here and it's packed with exciting goodies! This update throws a lifeline to players craving a stern challenge by allowing you to rematch the infamous Simon boss once defeated. Yes, that's right, if you've conquered him once before and wish to test your skills further, you now can.

Story Mode's Newfound Ease, and More Challenges for the Hardcore

The update introduces an impressive range of changes catering to players on both ends of the skill spectrum. To ease up the experience for newcomers, Story Mode has undergone a welcome rebalancing, making the game more approachable for those focusing on the story without suffering through punishing combat.

For you thrill-seekers out there, new challenge modifiers have been implemented for Act 3 and beyond, allowing you to customize your difficulties according to your preferences.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

This update addresses a considerable number of bugs, totalling 297.Some noticeable fixes include:

  • Verso now gains Perfection correctly, maintaining stability during gameplay.
  • Simoso weapon issues causing lag due to memory leaks have been eradicated.
  • Significant improvements have been made to the game's terrain, collisions, and scripting for a smoother playing experience.

Additional Features

  • The game's audio can now be muted or unmuted even when running in the background, offering greater user control.
  • Mouse and joystick sensitivity improvements have been implemented, enhancing user comfort during gameplay.
  • Manual save file renaming has been added, with an EXPEDITION_XX (XX must be a value between 00 and 09) format required to customize your saved files.

Localization Adjustments

  • Rolling credits have been updated, with creature VO, IoI section refinement, and various string corrections.
  • Font adjustments have been made for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages in the game.

Steps Ahead for Steam players

Steam users may require an additional hotfix to ensure mouse sensitivity functions properly, along with language-specific corrections for vertical and horizontal sensitivity settings. The fix addresses specific issues with Simon's attacks and introduces improvements on certain levels to ensure a stable gaming experience.

Find Your Thrill with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Priced at just $38.09 at CDKeys (PC, Steam), the first game from Sandfall Interactive offers gamers a blend of turn-based JRPG combat with real-time mechanics, all bundled up in a rich story that's sure to captivate.

Perfect For: Fans of turn-based JRPG combat, those who appreciate mastering dodge and parry mechanics in action games, and players seeking story-rich single-player experiences.

Avoid If: You're after something with multiplayer, turn-based combat without real-time mechanics, or science fiction.

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  1. For gamers seeking more challenges, the new update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces challenge modifiers for Act 3 and beyond, allowing players to customize their difficulties according to their preferences.
  2. The update also caters to players new to the game by rebalancing the Story Mode, making the game more approachable for those who focus on the story without suffering through punishing combat.
  3. In addition, the update includes improvements for PC users, such as the ability to mute or unmute the game's audio even when running in the background, mouse and joystick sensitivity improvements, and the addition of manual save file renaming.
  4. Xbox Series X users should note that an additional hotfix may be required to ensure mouse sensitivity functions properly, along with language-specific corrections for vertical and horizontal sensitivity settings. The update aims to improve the gaming experience for all users, whether on PC or Xbox.

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