2025 Game of the Year Frontrunner Is Now Discounted on PS5

In Short
  • 2025 GOTY frontrunner, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is currently available for a discounted price on the PlayStation Store.
  • Players can pick up Expedition 33's Deluxe Edition for $53.99, which comes with the base game and a selection of cosmetic outfits.
  • PC players can enjoy a discount on the game's base edition, which is priced at $44.99 as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

2025 has been an incredible year for video game releases as we have been graced by many critically acclaimed titles, with almost half a year of releases still to come. With that being said, many fans are already crowning the stellar turn-based RPG as 2025’s Game of the Year, and PS5 players can grab this title for a discount right now.

The game in question is, of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sandfall Interactive’s debut release has been nothing less than a revelation, earning full marks from publications and players alike. The title’s base asking price is $59.99. But, thanks to the ongoing ‘July Savings‘ sale on the PlayStation Store, you can pick up the game’s Deluxe Edition at a 10% discount.

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Image Credit: Sandfall Interactive

The Deluxe Edition comes with the game itself and a range of cosmetic items. These include six outfits and hairstyles for each playable character inspired by the Flowers of Lumière. It’s paired with six additional ‘Gommage’ outfit variations, the ‘Clair’ custom outfit for Maelle, and the ‘Obscur’ custom outfit for Gustave. Wonder what those names are referencing.

The discount brings the price down to $53.99 during the sale period, which runs until July 17. This is only slightly more than Expedition 33’s standard edition. But given the quality of the added cosmetics, we would say it’s worth the asking price. If you happen to own a PC, you can pick up the game’s base edition for just $44.99, thanks to the Steam Summer Sale.

You’ve likely heard many praises for the title, but if you need a rundown, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a dark fantasy, turn-based RPG, set on the isolated island of Lumière. The city is terrorized by a deity known as the Paintress, who emerges from her slumber each year and scribbles a number on a towering monolith, cursing residents whose ages correspond with that number to death. You control members of Expedition 33, a group of daring volunteers on a quest to hunt down the Paintress.

While that sums up its premise, the game’s many plaudits are on account of its excellent combat system, which blends time-based parrying and strategic turn-based combat, and its rich story that is packed with turns, twists, tragedy, and ‘triomphe.’ It’s gorgeous, Belle Époque-inspired open world is also a treat to explore, and its secrets are sure to keep you occupied beyond the 30-35 hour playtime of the main campaign.

So, will you be picking Expedition 33 at this discounted price? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

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