Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s promised free expansion is available to download right now, developers Sandfall Interactive have announced at this evening’s Trial by Keighley, aka the Game Awards.

The update includes new enemies and bosses, a new dungeon, enemies, new language support and costumes. The extra environment appears to be toy-themed and accessible later on in the game. If you’re concerned about spoilers (I myself still haven’t finished this), I would skip the below trailer. I would also skip the below trailer if the prospect of death by lollipop strikes you as a bridge too far even for Clair Obscur, a game of many disarming eccentricities.

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This evening, the 2025 Game Awards mesmerized millions with a range of world debuts, highlighting the prospects of gaming. Held by Geoff Keighley in Los Angeles, the gathering merged awards with exhilarating announcements, resembling a press briefing similar to E3. Below is a brief summary of the major revelations from the event.

### Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
Arcanaut Studios unveiled the initial trailer for *Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic*, a single-player action RPG helmed by former BioWare pioneer Casey Hudson. Excitement is mounting as enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this return to the distant galaxy.

### Divinity
Larian Studios, the minds behind *Baldur’s Gate 3*, announced a fresh installment in the *Divinity* series, presenting a fierce cinematic trailer that suggests an epic scope, reportedly bigger than its predecessor.

### 4:LOOP
Sony and Bad Robot launched *4:LOOP*, a new shooter/roguelike, following a speech from Best Performance awardee Jennifer English.

### Coven of the Chicken Foot
Wildflower Interactive, under Bruce Straley’s leadership, introduced their narrative adventure title, *Coven of the Chicken Foot*. The plot revolves around an elderly woman collaborating with a plant creature, with an unexpected twist in their dynamic.

### Ontos
A first glance at *ONTOS*, a horror title from Fractional Games and Kepler Interactive, presented disturbing body horror aspects in a cinematic trailer set to debut in 2026.

### Zenless Zone Zero
Hoyoverse showcased a new character for *Zenless Zone Zero*, thrilling the franchise’s fans.

### 2XKO
Riot presented *2XKO*, the *League of Legends* fighting game, previewing Caitlyn’s addition to the console cast in January.

### Resident Evil Requiem
A new glimpse at *Resident Evil Requiem* featured Leon Kennedy, generating anticipation for the next chapter of the cherished series.

### Order of the Sinking Star
Jonathan Blow’s fresh puzzle endeavor promises over 1,400 challenges in *Order of the Sinking Star*, expected to release in 2026.

### Exodus
*Exodus*, a sci-fi action RPG shooter from Wizards of the Coast, vows a storyline and gameplay that fills the space left by *Mass Effect*, anticipated to launch in early 2027.

### Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons
Trisha Helfer unveiled *Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons*, with further details expected in 2026, and a confirmed release in 2027.

### Control Resonant
Remedy announced a sequel to *Control*, slated for 2026, highlighting its distinctive narrative approach and intricate graphics.

### Gang of Dragon
Nagoshi Studio’s *Gang of Dragon* aims to engage fans of the *Yakuza* franchise with its themes of crime drama.

### Street Fighter Movie
A teaser for the forthcoming *Street Fighter* live-action film thrilled fans, merging gaming nostalgia with cinematic excitement.

### Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Geoff Keighley shed light on *Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight*, likening it to an *Arkham* experience.

### Tomb Raider
The upcoming *Tomb Raider* game features Lara Croft battling scavengers, aiming for a 2027 release. A remake titled *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis* is also planned for 2026.

### Forest 3
A moody teaser for *Forest 3* left fans curious, despite initial confusion with a similar name.

### Invincible VS
*Invincible*’s fighting game is slated for a 2026 debut, accompanied by an announcement of a new character.

### Orbitals
A co-op title, *Orbitals*, draws parallels to *anime Split Fiction*, promising a distinct gameplay adventure.

### Diablo IV
Blizzard revealed *Lord of Hatred*, the upcoming expansion for *Diablo IV*, set to launch on April 28, expanding the game’s universe.

### Marvel Rivals
*Marvel Rivals* introduced Deadpool through an animated teaser, officially joining the roster in January.

### 007: First Light
Lenny Kravitz’s casting as the villain in *007: First Light* marks the musician’s debut in the gaming world.

### Lords of the Fallen II
The premiere gameplay trailer for *Lords of the Fallen II* captivated the audience, showcasing updates for its predecessor.

### Saros
*Housemarque* and Rahul Kohli presented *Saros*, a roguelike shooter expected for PS5 release on March 20.

### No Law
*No Law* presents a futuristic setting echoing *Cyberpunk 2077*.

### Total War: Warhammer 40k
David Harbour revealed *Total War: Warhammer 40k*, merging strategic gameplay with the Warhammer universe.

### Ace

That furious cyborg face in Geoff Keighley’s bottom was telling the truth! Creative Assembly are making Total War: Warhammer 40,000, a new era for Twar that looks to take the Total War strategy map/battle map format and apply it to whole solar systems. They got David Harbour to announce the game at the Geoffies just now. There was a moment of pure, ecstatic terror when I thought they were making Total War: Stranger Things. Harbour wouldn’t have left the stage alive. But no, don’t worry, he’s here because he’s voicing some unit or other. Catch a cinematic intro and just a tiny bit of footage in the announcement trailer, below.

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