Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i7-8700K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3060 Ti · Core i7-12700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Release
- Apr 24, 2025
- Developer
- Sandfall Interactive
- Publisher
- Kepler Interactive
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Turn-Based CombatStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackRPGSingleplayerJRPGExplorationLore-RichAdventure
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What you need for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 56 | 39 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 131 | 91 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 208 | 146 | 87 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 55 GB | 55 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD required. Minimum specs allow for 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay. | SSD required. Recommended specs allow for 1080p 60FPS high settings gameplay. |
Source: Steam.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 4
- Steam achievements
- 55
- Metacritic
- 91
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyGamepad RecommendedDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (20)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Indonesian, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Arabic
Full audio: English, French
Latest news & patches
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available in Arabic!2026-06-30
- Patch v1.5.6 is now live!Patch2026-06-30
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 x Dispatch BundlePatch2026-05-27
- 1st Anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 332026-04-24
- Patch v1.5.5 is now LIVE!Patch2026-04-24
- Patch v1.5.3 is live!Patch2026-03-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by brand.
Can I run Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~43 fps at 1080p low. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 take?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs 55 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.