Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Writer Approached the Narrative Like an HBO Drama

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She elaborated on the team’s fresh perspective: “Often, we didn’t know what we weren’t ‘supposed’ to do. We could just ask ‘Why not?’ and push those boundaries.” Svedberg-Yen admitted she wasn’t a frequent gamer, instead drawing heavy inspiration from epic science-fiction and fantasy literature. “I adore immersive worlds and complex societies found in books, so I used that as the foundation for the game’s backdrop. I never viewed it as writing an RPG; I approached it as if I were crafting a prestige HBO drama.”

For those captivated by the world of Expedition 33, the lead writer suggests exploring the RPG’s major influences—though you might need to brush up on your French first.