Sandfall Interactive has rolled out Patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 across all platforms, addressing numerous fixes and implementing crucial balance adjustments – most notably nerfing a game-breaking combat build (detailed in patch notes below).

Balancing an Overpowered Build

The developer acknowledged they hadn't planned early balance changes, focusing initially on bug fixes – until one particular combat strategy became overwhelmingly dominant.

The adjustment targets Maelle's Virtuose Stance combined with Medalum sword and Stendhal skill, which previously allowed players to deal billions in damage – enough to one-shot the final boss. While Sandfall maintains players should still be able to "break the game," they wanted the combat experience to remain engaging.

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Critical Combat Adjustments

The patch corrects Medalum's Lumina effect which incorrectly doubled all damage rather than just Burn damage in Virtuose Stance. While Stendhal remains potent for single-target attacks, its damage output has been reduced by 40% to better balance combat options.

Technical Improvements

The update addresses multiple technical issues including:

• Steam Deck display fixes
• Ultrawide resolution support improvements
• Mouse/keyboard input refinements
• Various world map collision fixes

Continuing Success Story

Since its launch as a day-one Game Pass title alongside Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed 2 million copies sold – an impressive milestone that's even drawn praise from French President Macron.

Full Patch Highlights

• Fixed attribute scaling for Lithelim and Blizzon weapons
• Resolved various character getting stuck scenarios
• Corrected NG+ progression blockers
• Addressed UI/input issues across platforms