What Comes After Expedition 33? (The Future of Clair Obscur)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not a story about heroes and villains. It’s a story about grief, creation, and the consequences of art. And that’s exactly why its future can’t be a simple "sequel". In this video, we explore what might come next for the Clair Obscur franchise by focusing on the most mysterious and unexplored element of its lore: the Writers. Accused of starting the fire that killed Verso and injured Alicia, the Writers can be perceived as villains, but Expedition 33 never tells us their side of the story. By analyzing the themes, characters, and unresolved conflicts of Expedition 33, we can theorize how Sandfall could expand this universe in future games. From the symbolic role of Clea as a potential antagonist, to the idea of a new story taking place inside a written world rather than a Canvas, this video is a speculative deep dive into the narrative potential of Clair Obscur. ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This video discusses major story elements and the ending of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. If you’ve finished the game and have your own theories about the future of the franchise, feel free to share them in the comments. I’d love to know how you imagine the war between Painters and Writers will unfold. Interview with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen from channel ‪@BehindTheVoicePod‬ ----------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Why This Video Exists 01:33 The World of Clair Obscur 02:32 The Writers 05:06 Cannon x Continuity 07:03 Clea Dessendre is... A Villain? 09:49 The Real Clea Dessendre 11:12 The Depth of Clair Obscur 11:45 What the Next Game Will Look Like 14:55 Conclusion