Following a historic sweep at The Game Awards 2025, developer Sandfall Interactive has immediately delivered on a promise to its player base. The studio has released a substantial free update for its award-winning RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, titled the "Thank You" update. This content drop not only expands the game's world with a new adventure but also introduces highly requested quality-of-life features and performance enhancements, solidifying the title's position as a modern RPG standout.
Update Release & Discount Window:
- Update Released: December 12, 2025 (immediately following The Game Awards).
- Sale Period: 20% discount active until Thursday, December 18, 2025.
- Sale Price: USD 39.99 / GBP 33.59.
A Victory Lap Turned Content Drop
The announcement came directly from creative director Guillaume Broche during Sandfall Interactive's acceptance speech for the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards on December 12, 2025. Stating that "actions are worth more than words," Broche revealed that the previously teased free content was available immediately. This swift release capitalizes on the game's monumental night, where it secured a record-breaking nine awards, and serves as a direct gesture of appreciation to the community that supported it.
Exploring the New "Verso's Drafts" Region
The centerpiece of the update is "Verso's Drafts," a brand-new location accessible from the world map. This area is found east of the iconic, warped Eiffel Tower in Lumière. However, accessing it requires significant progression: players must have reached Act 3 of the story and unlocked Esquie's underwater diving ability, which is gated behind reaching relationship level 6 with the character. This ensures the new content is tailored for endgame players, offering fresh enemy encounters, new weapons, and unique Lumina abilities to discover.
New Content & Features in "Thank You" Update:
| Feature Category | Details |
|---|---|
| New Region | "Verso's Drafts" - Requires Act 3 & Esquie's diving ability (Relationship Lvl 6). |
| New Gameplay | New weapons, Lumina, boss variants in Endless Tower, character outfits. |
| Quality-of-Life | Lumina Sets (50 loadouts), Photo Mode, pausable/abandonable battles, HUD scaling, input remapping. |
| Technical | FSR4 support, Steam Deck & ROG Ally "Verified" status. |
| Completion Fix | "Old Key" item made available in final area. |
Enhanced Gameplay with Loadouts and Photo Mode
Two of the most community-requested features have finally arrived. The new Lumina Sets system allows players to save and quickly swap between up to 50 different character builds, a boon for experimenting with the game's deep combat system without tedious manual re-equipping. Complementing this is a fully-featured Photo Mode, giving players extensive control over camera angles, character poses, and visual filters to capture and share their journey through the game's stunning painterly world.
Quality-of-Life and Technical Upgrades
Beyond new content, the update addresses several player conveniences. The previously missable "Old Key" item, required for a journal entry, will now reappear in the final area, preventing players from being locked out of completion. The in-game HUD is now customizable, and controller input remapping has been added. Technically, the game now supports AMD's FSR4 upscaling and, most notably, has received an official "Verified" status for Steam Deck and ROG Ally handhelds, guaranteeing a smooth portable experience.
New Challenges and Ongoing Value
For players seeking a tougher test, the Endless Tower now features new, more challenging variants of several main game bosses. The update also includes new cosmetic outfits for the entire party. Coinciding with the update's release, the game is discounted by 20% until Thursday, December 18, bringing its price to USD 39.99 / GBP 33.59. This combination of free, substantial post-launch support and a sale makes it an compelling time for both newcomers and returning veterans to dive into one of the year's most celebrated RPGs.