Expedition 33 PC System Requirements and Steam Deck Support
November 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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- Expedition 33 PC system requirements
- Graphics and upscaling options
- Steam Deck support
- Known PC issue and fix
- Controller support
- Platforms, price and editions
- Languages
- How much time you'll spend
- Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum requirements for Expedition 33?
- How many GB is Expedition 33?
- Is Expedition 33 Steam Deck Verified?
- Does Expedition 33 support DLSS?
- Is Expedition 33 on Game Pass?
- Is Expedition 33 on PS4 or Nintendo Switch?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 runs on fairly modest PC hardware for an Unreal Engine 5 game. The minimum is a GTX 1060 6 GB class graphics card with 8 GB of RAM, and the recommended spec is an RTX 3060 Ti with 16 GB of RAM. Every setup needs 55 GB on an SSD. Here are the full requirements, Steam Deck support, graphics features and every platform the game is on.
Last checked: November 9, 2026 (game version 1.5.6).
Expedition 33 PC system requirements
These are the official requirements from the game's Steam page.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p, 30 fps, Low settings | 1080p, 60 fps, High settings |
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 55 GB, SSD required | 55 GB, SSD required |
A few things to note:
- An SSD is required, not just recommended. Steam lists it under both the minimum and recommended specs.
- There's no official spec above 1080p. For 1440p or 4K at high settings, expect to need more GPU power than the recommended spec, or lean on upscaling.
- Windows only. There's no native Mac or Linux version, though the Steam Deck runs it well (see below).
Graphics and upscaling options
- DLSS and XeSS: both are supported. Patch 1.4.0 (July 2025) added Frame Generation and Low Latency modes for both on compatible NVIDIA and Intel GPUs.
- FSR: when patch 1.4.0 came out, Sandfall said it was still looking into FSR support.
- Ultrawide: patch 1.2.3 fixed a long list of ultrawide problems, including stretched menus, the combat UI and letterboxed cutscenes at 32:9.
- Photo Mode: added in the December 2025 Thank You update, with free camera movement, filters and custom lighting.
Steam Deck support
Expedition 33 is rated Steam Deck Verified. Valve's checks confirm the default controls, on-screen button icons, text size and default performance all work on the Deck.
Sandfall has kept improving handheld play since launch. The Thank You update in December 2025 included performance improvements for handheld PCs, and patch 1.5.3 in March 2026 fixed lighting issues on the Deck in Verso's Drafts, the Endless Tower and Stone Wave Cliffs.
Known PC issue and fix
As of patch 1.5.6 (June 30, 2026), Sandfall listed a crash affecting some PC setups when loading into the Reacher or leaving the Manor. Its suggested workaround is to set Global Illumination to anything below Epic until a fix arrives. If you run into other problems, Sandfall collects bug reports through an official form linked in its patch notes.
Controller support
The game has full controller support on PC. Patch 1.2.3 also made PS5 controllers work with the PC Game Pass version. Combat relies on precise timing for dodges and parries, so many players prefer a controller, though mouse and keyboard are supported too. See our Expedition 33 combat guide for how the timing works.
Platforms, price and editions
| Platform | Where to get it |
|---|---|
| PC | Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox app |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 5 |
| Xbox | Xbox Series X and Series S |
- Release date: April 24, 2025, on all platforms at once.
- Game Pass: it launched day one on Game Pass, and it's an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so one Xbox purchase covers both Xbox console and Windows PC.
- Price: the standard edition lists at $49.99 on Steam. A Deluxe Edition Upgrade costs $10.99 and adds cosmetics only: the Flowers collection of outfits and hairstyles for all six playable characters, plus custom outfits for Maelle and Gustave.
- No PS4, Xbox One or Switch version. The game is only on current-generation consoles and PC, and no Switch version had been announced as of November 2026.
Languages
After Arabic arrived in June 2026, the game supports 20 languages for text and menus. Full voice acting is available in English and French.
How much time you'll spend
At around 30 hours for the story and about 60 with side content, the game won't take over your drive for months, but it's still worth installing on your fastest SSD. See how long Expedition 33 takes to beat for the full breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Expedition 33?
Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 8 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1060 6 GB, RX 5600 XT or Arc A380 graphics card. You also need 55 GB of free space on an SSD. That spec targets 1080p at 30 fps on Low settings.
How many GB is Expedition 33?
Expedition 33 needs 55 GB of storage on PC, and it must be an SSD. Leave a little extra room for future patches.
Is Expedition 33 Steam Deck Verified?
Yes. Valve rates it Steam Deck Verified, and Sandfall's updates since launch have improved handheld performance and fixed Deck-specific lighting issues.
Does Expedition 33 support DLSS?
Yes. It supports NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS, and patch 1.4.0 added Frame Generation and Low Latency modes for both on compatible GPUs.
Is Expedition 33 on Game Pass?
It launched on Game Pass on day one, April 24, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and PC. It's also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so buying it on Xbox gives you the Windows version too. Check the Game Pass library for current availability.
Is Expedition 33 on PS4 or Nintendo Switch?
No. It's only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and no Switch version had been announced as of November 2026.
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