Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, clinching Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 along with several other awards. To celebrate, developer Sandfall Interactive released the free "Thank You Update" (Patch 1.5.0) immediately after the ceremony. This major content drop introduces Verso's Drafts, a whimsical new storybook-inspired area tied to the backstory of the enigmatic character Verso from his younger days. Expect vibrant fields of flowers, toy-filled wonderlands, Gestral fairgrounds, fresh enemy encounters, secrets, weapons, Pictos, and a challenging boss fight.
The update is available now across all platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and Xbox Game Pass. No purchase required - just download the patch and dive in.
Prerequisites for Accessing Verso's Drafts
Before you can explore this new zone, ensure your save file meets these requirements:
- Progress to Act 3: Verso's Drafts unlocks starting from Act III. If you're earlier in the story, continue the main campaign.
- Unlock Esquie's Underwater Ability: Build your relationship with Esquie to Level 6. This grants the essential traversal skill needed to reach the island.
Note: New Game Plus is not required, but late-game players will find the content's difficulty fitting for high-level builds.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach Verso's Drafts
Follow these simple steps to access the new area:
- Download the Update: Launch your game client (Steam, Epic, PS5, or Xbox) and install Patch 1.5.0. Restart the game if prompted.
- Load a Qualifying Save: Select a save file in Act 3 or later with Esquie's Underwater ability unlocked.
- Open the World Map: Fast travel to the Continent (the main overworld hub).
- Locate the Island: Pan or zoom the map to the bottom-right corner. Spot the new island southeast of Lumiere (Lumière). It appears as a distinct landmass once prerequisites are met.
- Travel with Esquie: Select Esquie and use the Underwater ability to swim across to the island. Disembark to enter Verso's Drafts.
You're in! Prepare for combat right away - enemies here pack a punch despite the area's playful aesthetic.
What to Expect in Verso's Drafts
This brand-new environment transports the Expedition to colorful, imagination-fueled realms reflecting young Verso's creativity. Highlights include:
- Unique puzzles and exploration secrets.
- New weapons (13 total in update) and Luminas (16 added).
- A tough villainous boss encounter.
- Fresh soundtrack tracks by composer Lorien Testard.
Other Exciting Features in the Thank You Update
Verso's Drafts is just the star - the patch adds tons more:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo Mode | 33 filters, effects, adjustable FOV, color grading, 10 lights. Use in cinematics with infinite camera freedom. |
| Endless Tower Bosses | Four new challenging variants of iconic foes with exclusive rewards (Pictos, costumes, gear). |
| Customization | New costumes and hairstyles for every Expedition member. |
| QoL Improvements | Lumina loadout presets, battle abandon option, search filters for Luminas, "Old Key" item in final area for 100% completion. |
| Languages | Added Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian (total 19). |
| Tech | FSR 4 support, handheld PC optimizations. |