This week, Sony launched the July Savings promotion on the PlayStation Store that introduces a slew of new deals on some of the hottest games, and it includes one title that should be on everyone’s radar.
This game, which was released this year, is a lock to be in the running for Game of the Year 2025, and it’s now on sale for the first time on PSN.
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The only caveat is, it’s the game’s Digital Deluxe that’s discounted, though it does include some exclusive in-game items that make the added price point worth it.
Best Reviewed Game Of 2025 Now On Sale On PSN Store For First Time
The hit game comes from indie developer Sandfall Interactive and is the studio’s debut title,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
You read that right, the critically-acclaimed RPG is now on sale for the first time on the PlayStation Store for a limited time. Interested gamers will see thegame’s Deluxe Edition discounted to $53.99 on PSN, which isn’t a big discount, but it’s still a price reduction nonetheless.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Deluxe Edition houses the following items:
In case you didn’t know, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the highest-rated game of 2025 so far. OnMetacritic, the game has an astounding 93 review score average across 84 critic reviews. If that wasn’t impressive enough, the user score on the platform has it at an average score of 9.7 from over 17,000 user reviews.
OnOpen Critic, it’s at a 92 review score average from over 180 reviews, which puts it in the “Mighty' category. Needless to say, this is one game youneedto play. Critics and the vast majority of gamers can’t possibly be wrong, right?
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The sale for Expedition 33 will last until July 16, when it goes back to its original price. There is a chance the base game version will go o sale later this year as part of the PSN Store’s big Black Friday sales promotion, but that’s months away and isn’t even a sure thing.
Our review of the RPGspeaks very highly of it: “Sandfall Interactive’s debut title is one of the greatest accomplishments in gaming, delivering a well-paced, polished, and unforgettable experience. From the incredibly impactful and deeply emotional narrative to the enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding combat, Expedition 33 delivers on all fronts.”
If you plan on playing it, you might want to bookmark ourcomplete guide and walkthroughto help make your journey in Lumière a bit more efficient. Ourgame page for italso has guides for the multitude of endgame bosses the game features.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a ground-breaking turn-based RPG with unique real-time mechanics, making battles more immersive and addictive than ever. Explore a fantasy world inspired by Belle Époque France in which you battle devastating enemies.In this evolution of JRPGs, real-time actions enhance the heart of turn-based combat. Craft unique builds for your Expeditioners that fit your playstyle via gear, stats, skills, and character synergies. Open an active dimension in combat - dodge, parry, and counter in real time, chain combos by mastering attack rhythms, and target enemy weak points using a free aim system.With only one year left to live, join Gustave, Maelle, and their fellow Expeditioners as they embark upon a desperate quest to break the Paintress’ cycle of death. Follow the trail of previous expeditions and discover their fate. Get to know the members of Expedition 33 as they learn to work together against impossible odds.Explore an enchanting realm populated by surreal adversaries. Wander through breathtaking landscapes, from the Island of Visages to the Forgotten Battlefield, discovering secrets and hidden quests along the way. Find allies of fortune in creatures of legend and recruit special companions, access new travel methods and discover secret areas in the World Map.
