Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.2.3 Brings Key Improvements for Steam Deck and Ultrawide Setups, Adjusts Overpowered Skills

The imaginative turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a fresh update in patch 1.2.3, bringing a wave of improvements across platforms—particularly for Steam Deck and PC users—along with fixes, UI refinements, and crucial gameplay balance adjustments.

Available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, the patch focuses on enhancing the experience for players using alternative display setups and input devices, while also addressing specific in-game exploits that had been diminishing the challenge of high-level encounters.

Enhanced Support for Steam Deck and Ultrawide Displays

With patch 1.2.3, Steam Deck users will no longer encounter missing background visuals in various menu screens, resolving a persistent issue that hindered immersion on the handheld system. For players using ultrawide monitors, the update delivers substantial improvements:

• Fixed zoomed-in gameplay visuals after cutscenes on ultrawide displays.

• Combat UI now scales and aligns correctly on ultrawide aspect ratios.

• Cinematics now display properly without letterboxing in 32:9 aspect ratio.

• Additional fixes for seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscene framing.

These adjustments significantly improve the visual presentation and usability for players on high-end or custom monitor setups.

Mouse & Keyboard Refinements

In response to community feedback, the patch introduces better mouse and keyboard support. Notable improvements include:

• Expedition Menu UI prompts are now fully visible and responsive to keyboard commands.

• Mouse input now retains full responsiveness after initial actions.

• Overall interface consistency improved across input types.

This enhancement is especially relevant to PC users preferring non-controller configurations, making exploration and menu navigation more intuitive.

Gameplay & Balance Changes

One of the most significant changes in the patch is the rebalancing of Maelle’s "Stendhal" skill. Previously capable of dealing extraordinary damage under certain setups—often allowing players to one-shot major bosses—the skill has been recalibrated to ensure encounters remain challenging and rewarding across the board.

Other fixes include:

• Characters no longer get stuck in certain areas of the world map.

• Resolved issues with Esquie becoming stuck during specific events.

• Additional environmental polish and pathfinding tweaks.

The full patch notes can be found on the game’s Steam news page, where developer Sandfall Interactive continues to engage actively with the community for post-launch support.

Continued Support for a Breakout RPG Hit

With over 2 million copies sold since launch, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to grow its audience through steady performance optimizations, balance improvements, and accessibility upgrades. The addition of proper ultrawide support and Steam Deck compatibility only broadens its reach, solidifying its status as one of 2025’s most talked-about indie RPGs.

Are you playing Clair Obscur on Steam Deck or ultrawide? What do you think of the new balance updates? Share your experience with Patch 1.2.3 below.