Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Potentially Headed to Switch 2

A big comment from the game's creative director has fans buzzing about a possible Nintendo release.

You've probably heard the buzz building around Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 potentially landing on Switch 2. And honestly, the signs are pointing in that direction. The reason comes straight from Guillaume Broche, the game's creative director, marketing lead, and producer.

He recently opened up about the games that inspired him, and one title stood out above the rest: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sure, he mentioned other games too, but calling out Breath of the Wild specifically feels like more than a coincidence.

It comes across as a deliberate move to get on Nintendo's radar and introduce himself to the Nintendo fanbase, since word of his comments has been spreading fast across gaming coverage. Broche didn't hold back on his praise either.

He called it truly exceptional, saying it might be the first open-world game to actually live up to what an open world is supposed to feel like. Instead of just following a mini-map, you get a real sense of exploration, you spot something in the distance, decide to check it out, or wander off and do something else entirely.

He described how easy it is to get sidetracked by everything happening around you, to the point where you rarely end up where you originally planned to go. He wrapped it up by calling the level design an absolute masterclass. That kind of praise aligns with how many longtime Zelda fans feel about Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo fans notice when developers show genuine appreciation for their games, and it tends to make people more curious about what those developers are working on.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has plenty to offer. For context, the title was one of the top games of 2025, sitting right alongside Donkey Kong Bananza as one of the best releases of the year, with a slight edge going to Expedition 33, even though Bananza was excellent in its own right. 

It's not a flawless game, though. If you're used to traditional JRPGs, you'll probably notice a few areas that feel underdeveloped or a bit sloppy compared to genre veterans. Having just played Romancing SaGa: Revenge of the Seven, it's clear that the game handles several JRPG mechanics with more depth.

However, that's also a remake built by a team with decades of RPG experience at Square Enix, so the comparison makes sense. What makes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stand out is how it blends its distinct art style and storytelling into something fresh, especially coming from a Western studio taking on the JRPG formula.

That mix of ambition and originality is a big part of why a Switch 2 version feels like a real possibility. At this point, it seems like only a matter of time before Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets an official Switch 2 announcement. Whether it shows up during a Nintendo Direct, a Partner Showcase, or a surprise reveal from Broche himself, all signs suggest that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is heading to Nintendo's platform sometime this year.