Chris Reed
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Here’s some good news for RPG fans. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the surprise blockbuster from earlier this year, is getting a new physical edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X. It’s called the Mirror Edition, and it comes with some new physical goodies. It’s only available at Amazon (see it here), with a price tag of $59.99 and a release date that’s yet to be announced. Read on for a rundown of everything you get with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mirror Edition.
Preorder Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Mirror Edition
This is the only version of the new Mirror Edition. Alternatively, you can buy a physical version of the standard edition (see it at Amazon). That edition is available now and has an MSRP of $49.99.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mirror Edition Contents
In addition to the game on disc, the Mirror Edition also includes the following items:
- Collectible Cards - includes 3 of 10 possible cards
- Exclusive steelbook - featuring Verso and Alicia
- Tuckbox
Regarding the collectible cards, there are 10 available, but you get three random cards included with your copy. The only three cards shown on Amazon’s listing page feature Gustave, Maelle, and Lune.
What we said in our review
RPG expert and critic Michael Higham reviewed the game for us during its initial release and had overwhelmingly positive things to say about it in his 9/10 review:
In so many ways, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reminded me of numerous classic and contemporary RPGs I love, but developer Sandfall truly understood why those games are special and made the pieces it borrowed its own. The creative turn-based combat system is brilliant, keeping me engaged while impressive visual flourishes bring it all together. The story can be a touch messy or melodramatic at times, but there’s an earnestness to how it frames mortality, grief, and the small moments of joy we find. It doesn’t shy away from the different, destructive ways we may handle loss, either – all of which is delivered through fantastic performances from an A-list cast that give its story the heart it needs to really hit. The contrast between its artistic sensibilities and old-school RPG design philosophy shows a clarity of vision, as if it was scoped just right to focus on the things that matter most, making it a true modern throwback. And so, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands strong alongside its inspirations, and I hope that it too can be an inspiration for those who come after.
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