Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch Nerfs Overpowered Ability, Fixes UI and Map Bugs

Sandfall Interactive has released Patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, delivering the game’s first major balance update and a long list of quality-of-life improvements. The patch notably nerfs the late-game ability Stendhal, which allowed the character Maelle to deal extreme damage and oneshot toughest bosses when paired with specific buffs. The nerf was announced a day ahead of the patch, with developers offering a detailed explanation for rebalancing the ability despite the game being PvE-only.