Sandfall Interactive has rolled out Patch 1.2.3 for their acclaimed RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 across all platforms. The update addresses numerous fixes and implements crucial balance adjustments, including nerfs to a dominant combat build.
The Stendhal Nerf
Sandfall initially planned only bug fixes but reconsidered after identifying an overpowered combination involving Maelle's fencer build. The problematic setup centered around the Medalum sword's Virtuose Stance (200% damage bonus) combined with the Stendhal skill's extreme single-target Void damage output.
"During development, Stendhal felt underwhelming, so we significantly boosted its damage - clearly overcompensating," explained Sandfall. "While we still want players to discover powerful combinations, Stendhal made it too easy to trivialize content."
The patch reduces Stendhal's damage by 40% while fixing an unintended interaction where Medalum's third Lumina incorrectly doubled all damage instead of just Burn effects in Virtuose Stance.
Performance Improvements
The update resolves multiple technical issues including:
- Steam Deck display problems
- Ultrawide resolution bugs
- Mouse/keyboard input glitches
- Various world geometry clipping points
- Character-specific movement restrictions
Other notable fixes address weapon scaling inconsistencies, relationship quest progression, and cutscene playback issues.
Maelle Character Customization
Commercial Success
Clair Obscur has surpassed 2 million sales despite launching alongside Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered on Game Pass. The game's impact has been significant enough to earn recognition from French political leadership.
Complete Patch Notes
### Steam Deck Fixed menu background display issuesUltrawide Fixes
- Corrected cutscene zooming
- Fixed stretched options menu
- Resolved combat UI scaling
- Addressed minimization bugs
Mouse/Keyboard
- Improved UI responsiveness
- Fixed input conflicts
- Resolved cursor behavior
World Geometry
Repaired multiple environmental sticking points
Character-Specific
Fixed Esquie's movement restrictions
Combat Tuning
- Adjusted Lithelim and Blizzon scaling
- Corrected Medalum damage calculation
- Reduced Stendhal damage by 40%
Progression Fixes
- Resolved NG+ boss encounter
- Fixed journal blocking
- Corrected relationship quest sequencing
