Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs FINAL FANTASY XV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs FINAL FANTASY XV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kepler Interactive | FINAL FANTASY XV Square Enix |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 24, 2025 | November 29, 2016 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Sundial Interactive, Sandfall Interactive | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive | Square Enix |
| Official Site | https://www.expedition33.com | https://finalfantasyxv.square-enix-games.com/ |
| Age Rating | — | Teen |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | RPG | RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | — |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 26 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Мінімальні: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 10 Процесор: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Оперативна пам’ять: 8 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Minimum specs allow for 1080p 30FPS low settings gameplay. | — |
| Recommended Requirements | Рекомендовані: Потребує 64-бітних процесора та операційної системи ОС: Windows 11 Процесор: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Оперативна пам’ять: 16 GB ОП Відеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB DirectX: версії 12 Місце на диску: 55 GB доступного місця Додаткові примітки: SSD required. Recommended specs allow for 1080p 60FPS high settings gameplay. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (447 ratings) | 3.9 / 5 (1,425 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 82 / 100 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 vs FINAL FANTASY XV: which should you buy?
For Filipino RPG fans, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the stronger choice if your PC meets its demanding requirements. It boasts a higher community rating (4.5 vs 3.9), a longer average playtime (26 vs 5 hours), and modern visuals with 3D third-person perspective. However, it requires a robust system (GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT minimum, RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6800 XT recommended) and 55GB SSD space. FINAL FANTASY XV, though older (2016), is easier to run (no specs listed but likely lower) and has a Teen age rating. It also has a Metacritic score of 82, indicating critical acclaim. Price data is unavailable, but FFXV may be cheaper on Steam sales. If you have a powerful PC and want a fresh, well-regarded RPG with substantial content, pick Clair Obscur. For a lighter, proven classic that runs on older hardware, go with FFXV. Keep in mind that FFXV's short 5-hour playtime likely reflects the main story only; the data does not include side content length.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has a higher community rating?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 447 ratings, higher than FINAL FANTASY XV's 3.9/5 from 1,425 ratings.
Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 requires a minimum of Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 8GB RAM, and GTX 1060/RX 5600 XT (6GB VRAM), while FINAL FANTASY XV's system requirements are not provided in the data but are likely lower given its 2016 release.
Which game has longer playtime?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an average playtime of 26 hours, significantly longer than FINAL FANTASY XV's 5 hours (likely main story only).
Which game is newer?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, while FINAL FANTASY XV was released on November 29, 2016.