expedition 33 how many endings
There are 2 endings in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (often shortened to Expedition 33).
Quick Scoop: How many endings?
- The game has 2 distinct story endings.
- Which ending you see depends on a key choice you make right before the final battle, not on earlier dialogue decisions.
- Both endings are designed to be equally valid rather than âgood vs bad,â and the writers have said there is no single canon ending.
What are these endings about?
Without heavy spoilers:
- One ending centers on Maelleâs choice and leans into preserving the painted world and its emotional comforts, at a serious cost to reality.
- The other focuses on Versoâs sacrifice, destroying the Canvas to push Alicia and her family toward confronting grief and moving forward.
- The writers describe them as complementary perspectives on grief, identity, and healing rather than a right/wrong pair.
Can you see both endings easily?
- You can make a save just before the final decision, then reload to view the alternative ending. This lets you experience both conclusions in one playthrough.
HTML table: Expedition 33 endings
| Aspect | Ending 1 (Maelle) | Ending 2 (Verso) |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 of 2 total endings | [1]1 of 2 total endings | [1]
| Core choice | Preserve the Canvas and its painted world | [7]Destroy the Canvas through Versoâs sacrifice | [7]
| Themes | Comfort, attachment to fantasy, high emotional cost | [7]Acceptance, loss, moving forward in reality | [7]
| Canon status | No single canon; valid for players who choose it | [5]No single canon; valid for players who choose it | [5]
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