Sandfall interactive refuses to choose between clair obscur's bittersweet endings

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's multiple endings have sparked intense debate among players, with each choice leading to a tragic conclusion. Now, game writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen confirms that the developer won't canonize one ending over the other, even as they work on future titles set in the same universe.

Writer jennifer svedberg-yen on the game's endings and more

In an interview at the DICE Summit, Svedberg-Yen revealed that the writers settled on the idea of Maelle and Verso's final confrontation early in development. They never considered a traditional, happy ending, as neither character fits that mold narratively.