Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Received a Controversial Ending - Developers Underestimated Players
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become one of the most notable JRPGs in recent months. Despite its success, the developers at Sandfall Interactive admit that the game's ending did not meet the expectations of some fans.
Lead Designer Michel Nora told Edge magazine that he regrets how many players encountered the ending. The problem was the final boss, which turned out to be too easy for experienced players.
The reason is an incorrect assessment of audience behavior. Nora admitted that he underestimated how many people would complete all the side content before the final battle. Optional bosses and challenging quests give characters powerful equipment and a high level, which makes the final battle less challenging.
Lead Programmer Tom Guillermin explained that the team did not expect such attention to their debut game: many fans spent dozens of hours exploring every secret of the world, which broke the balance of the finale.
Sandfall Interactive does not intend to change its development philosophy for every player, but the lessons learned will help to better balance future projects.
