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In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’ve most likely come across some Nevrons who aren’t keen on attacking you on sight. These special Nevrons will give you quests that offer some pretty nice rewards for your playthrough. One of the Nevrons is called a Hexga and they want you to collect some very special rock crystals.Suggested ReadingThe Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition Share SubtitlesOffEnglishSuggested ReadingThe Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 Edition Share SubtitlesOffEnglishThe Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: June 2023 EditionThis quest is available during your journey through the Stone Wave Cliffs. Your party should now have Sciel, along with Gustave, Lune, and Maelle.In the Stone Wave Cliffs, you’ll come across a Nevron with stalagmites on their back named Hexga. They’ll ask you to find three Rock Crystals and bring them back. Luckily, these Rock Crystals aren’t far away. You may have even found all three of them before even interacting with Hexga. But in case you haven’t, here’s how to find them.1. Finding three Rock Crystals2. Should you attack Hexga?Column 1New Column1x Auto Shell Picto Find three Rock Crystals 3x Colour of Lumina Attack Hexga 1x Polished Chroma Catalyst Attack Hexga 1x RecoatAttack Hexga The closest save point to Hexga is Tides Cavern. Once you exit the cavern, you can see Hexga to your right. Talk with him and they’ll ask you to find three Rock Crystals. Go back into the cavern and take the incredibly long rope down to the lower level.Right ahead of you, you should see a glowing blue crystal. Break the crystal using your field attack and the first Rock Crystal should appear, letting you pick it up.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / KotakuScreenshot: Sandfall Interactive / KotakuNow, to your right, you should see a cliff that spirals upwards and goes around. Take that path and you should see a second blue crystal that’s identical to the first. Do the same thing with your field attack and pick up the second Rock Crystal.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / KotakuAs for the last one, go forward a bit and you should see another rope that’ll take you to an even lower level. However, a Nevron called a Rocher with a giant blue crystal will jump out and attack. Defeating the Rocher will make it drop the last Rock Crystal. With all three crystals in tow, head back to Hexga and hand them over.Hexga will stand out and step to the side, revealing your completion reward: Auto Shell Picto. This Picto is handy as it automatically applies Shell and increases your party’s defense for the first three turns of battle.If you decide to attack the Hexga, your reward is 3x Colour of Lumina, 1x Polished Chroma Catalyst, and 1x Recoat. It’s generally advised to spare every friendly Nevron throughout the game as doing so will grant you a much more substantial reward later on.During Act Three, you’ll unlock the ability to fly around with Esquie. Fly to the area next to the Spring Meadows area called The Fountain and you’ll find Blanche. If you’ve spared every friendly Nevron that provided quests throughout the game, Blanche will reward you with 100x Colour of Lumina.However, if you’ve killed any of those Nevrons, including the Hexga, Blanche will attack you. He’s definitely a challenging fight, so it’s recommended to be at least level 80 if you intend to take Blanche on. Defeating Blanche will earn you 10x Colour of Lumina and 2x Grandiose Chroma Catalyst.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Kotaku100x Colour of Lumina is definitely a much better reward than the 5x Colour of Lumina gained from defeating Hexga, which is why we recommend sparing them. After receiving the 100x Colour of Lumina from Blanche, you can go back to Stone Wave Cliffs and kill the Hexga if you want.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. #where #find #rock #crystals #hexga

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has many memorable characters, but few might inspire as much joy as Esquie, the game's lovable giant pal who might as well be a mascot character. The studio is warning against issues with fake merch sales around him, but also teasing an official plush Esquie that's in the works.In a post on X/Twitter from the official Expedition 33 account, Sandfall Interactive said it has seen a number of "suspicious" websites pop up selling Esquie plushies."To be clear: any third-party websites selling Esquie plushies are NOT officially licensed," the studio said. "Many of them are using AI-generated artwork to advertise, and we strongly recommend against purchasing from these sources. They could be scams."To balance out the wheee with the whooo though, as Esquie might say, Sandfall confirms it is looking into making official Esquie plushies, and wants to get them out as soon as it can. "In the meantime, please be patient — and don’t get scammed!" the studio said.PlayThose who have played the game probably get why an Esquie plushie might be in high demand. If you haven't gone on Expedition 33 yet, Esquie is a giant helper you meet in Act 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 who becomes both a traveling companion and overworld travel method. He's got the same vibe as Big Hero 6's Baymax.With that in mind, it's easy to see how an Esquie plush might garner some interest, so it's good to know Sandfall is working on an official solution. A cursory search on Google pulled up both an unofficial site, and a few threads asking about Esquie plush peddlers. If you want the real thing from Sandfall and Kepler, you'll have to wait a bit. No news on whether the real-life plushie will also be filled with wine, though.Last week, Sandfall Interactive released patch 1.2.3 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, addressing some balance tweaks around Maelle's Stendhal ability. French President Emmanuel Macron also recently praised the game, calling its developers a "shining example of French audacity and creativity."Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. #clair #obscur #studio #confirms #it039s

News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-gen platform, its CEO says. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 14th, May. 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the biggest critical hits of the year, surpassing what had already been high expectations in the lead up to its release, though it seems like developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive may still have more plans in store for the JRPG.  Spotted by Nintendo Life, in a recent interview with YouTube channel mistermv, when asked about whether Expedition 33 could make its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 at some point, though Sandfall Interactive CEO Guillaume Broche expectedly didn’t offer any concrete details, he did suggest that it was certainly a possibility. “Yeah, it’s definitely something that could be interesting,” Broche said. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge success already, having sold over 2 million units worldwide in under two weeks, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sandfall and Kepler Interactive looking to capitalize on that success by capturing a substantial audience on Nintendo’s platform as well. Hopefully, it turns into something concrete at some point.  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Read our review of the game through here. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Winds Down Support, Won’t Receive Any More DLC The next big patch arrives this month, but the asymmetrical multiplayer title will remain playable and purchas... Ninja Theory May Have Teased Next Project With Blurry Photo In a recent photo on its Instagram account, Ninja Theory has seemingly teased a new project that has a vibran... View More Source: https://gamingbolt.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-dev-says-a-nintendo-switch-2-port-could-be-interesting #clair #obscur #expedition #dev #says #nintendo #switch #port #could #interesting

News Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza “Could Not Be Realised” on Original Switch – President Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the older hardware of the Switch couldn't support new gameplay experiences. Posted By Joelle Daniels | On 14th, May. 2025 While Nintendo has already revealed its forecasts for the sales of the Switch 2 for the next fiscal year, president Shuntaro Furukawa also spoke about the original Switch during an investor Q&A. As caught by GamesRadar, Furukawa mentioned that one of the main reasons for Nintendo to create the Switch 2 was so that developers could work with upgraded hardware. Answering a question about whether the Switch 2 would just be a stopgap console release sandwiched between the original Switch and a more radical new offering down the line, Furukawa spoke about why Nintendo made the choices it did with the upcoming console. In his answer, he said that offering new gameplay experiences was one of the key reasons for the new hardware. “Over the course of these eight years and counting, it has become necessary to increase hardware processing performance in order for software developers to realize one of Nintendo’s most valued tenets: offering new gameplay experiences.” Furukawa said. “Thus, this time we decided to design the hardware with enhanced processing capability. We believe that Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza offer new gameplay experiences that could not be realized on Nintendo Switch.” Furukawa also spoke about the company’s plans for games going forward, and how it will ultimately make the upcoming Switch 2 the “new standard” for the kind of hardware that developers and customers can expect from the company. “Going forward, we will develop a variety of new titles centered on Nintendo Switch 2 and offer new gameplay experiences,” he said. “We aim to make Nintendo Switch 2 the new standard for Nintendo Switch, as hardware that continues to provide fresh surprises to our consumers.” During the same Q&A, Furukawa had also spoken about the company’s target of selling 15 million units of the Switch 2. He also noted that the conservative forecast for the new console largely came about because of its higher cost, which in turn is expected to add more hurdles when it comes to wider adoption by the player base. “We’ve set projected sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the ongoing fiscal year at 15 million units,” said Furukawa. “This figure is based on a target comparable to sales of the original Nintendo Switch during the 10-month period from its launch in March 2017 to the end of December the same year.” “Since the Switch 2 is priced higher than the original Switch, we recognize that there will be considerable hurdles in achieving the console’s widespread adoption in the early stages,” he continued. While Nintendo is gearing up for the June 5 launch of the console, in its recent earnings report, the company also noted that it will continue to support the original Switch with more game releases down the line. Some of the games noted to be coming out for the older console include Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Pokemon Champions. The company has also noted that the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 might get affected down the line because of the affects of the US’s tariffs on imported goods. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza “Could Not Be Realised” on Original Switch – President Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the older hardware of the Switch couldn't support new gam... 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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has emerged as one of the biggest critical hits of the year, surpassing what had already been high expectations in the lead up to its release, though it seems like developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive may still have more plans in store for the JRPG.  Spotted by Nintendo Life, in a recent interview with YouTube channel mistermv, when asked about whether Expedition 33 could make its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 at some point, though Sandfall Interactive CEO Guillaume Broche expectedly didn’t offer any concrete details, he did suggest that it was certainly a possibility. “Yeah, it’s definitely something that could be interesting,” Broche said. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a huge success already, having sold over 2 million units worldwide in under two weeks, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sandfall and Kepler Interactive looking to capitalize on that success by capturing a substantial audience on Nintendo’s platform as well. Hopefully, it turns into something concrete at some point.  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Read our review of the game through here. Source: https://gamingbolt.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-dev-says-a-nintendo-switch-2-port-could-be-interesting #clair #obscur #expedition #dev #says #nintendo #switch #port #could #interesting

For fans of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the emotional weight, philosophical depth, and innovative combat system set a high bar for what a modern JRPG can achieve. Yet, in 2025, another title has emerged that not only meets this standard but also offers a fresh perspective: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur has garnered critical acclaim for its mature storytelling, unique mechanics, and a world steeped in artistic symbolism, and stands as a compelling recommendation for those who appreciate the thematic and mechanical intricacies of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Source: https://gamerant.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-clair-obscur-expedition-33-jrpg-death-comparisons/ #xenoblade #fans #shouldnt #overlook #clair #obscur #expedition

News Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases worldwide on June 5. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 14th, May. 2025 The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch with a couple of some pretty major heavy-hitting games in under a month’s time, but at the same time, its launch lineup is also going to boast several third party ports and re-releases. One of those is going to be Hogwarts Legacy, for which a new gameplay trailer has been uploaded to offer glimpses of how much better its visuals are on the Switch 2 compared to the Switch.  The trailer showcases a number of shots of the game, showing both indoor and outdoor environments, and the difference is, quite frankly, massive. From the lighting and the reflections to the density and detail in the environments and the draw distances, the open world action RPG is looking like a significant technical and graphical leap over the game’s Nintendo Switch version. Check out the comparison gameplay trailer below.  Hogwarts Legacy is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.  Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! PS5 Hits 77.8 Million Units Shipped Worldwide The console shipped 2.8 million units worldwide in the final quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total sh... Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Winds Down Support, Won’t Receive Any More DLC The next big patch arrives this month, but the asymmetrical multiplayer title will remain playable and purchas... View More Source: https://gamingbolt.com/hogwarts-legacy-trailer-shows-switch-vs-switch-2-graphics-comparison #hogwarts #legacy #trailer #shows #switch #graphics #comparison

News PS5 Hits 77.8 Million Units Shipped Worldwide The console shipped 2.8 million units worldwide in the final quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total shipments for the FY at 18.5 million units. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 14th, May. 2025 Sony has shared updated sales figures for the the PlayStation 5 in its most recent quarterly fiscal report, and the console now stands at 77.8 million units shipped worldwide as of March 31, which was the end of FY 2024-25. That’s up from 75 million worldwide shipments as of the end of 2024. In the final quarter of the FY, running from January to March, Sony shipped 2.8 million units of the PS5 worldwide (down from 4.5 million shipped in Q4 of the previous fiscal year), while total shipments for the console across the entirety of the FY arrived at 18.5 million units worldwide (down from 20.8 million units in the previous FY). Though hardware sales saw a year-on-year decline, PlayStation did gain ground in terms of software sales. PS4 and PS5 collectively sold 76.1 million software units in Q4 of FY 24-25 (up from 72.6 million in Q4 of FY 23-24). Total software sales for the FY stood at 303.3 million units, up from 286.4 million units the previous fiscal year. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More DOOM: The Dark Ages Publisher:Bethesda Softworks Developer:id Software Platforms:Xbox Series X, PS5, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! PS5 Hits 77.8 Million Units Shipped Worldwide The console shipped 2.8 million units worldwide in the final quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, with total sh... Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Switch vs Switch 2 Graphics Comparison WB Games' open world action RPG will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the console releases wor... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Says a Nintendo Switch 2 Port “Could be Interesting” French studio Sandfall Interactive could be open to bringing its acclaimed JRPG to Nintendo's upcoming next-ge... The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Could be Titled Super Mario World Nintendo, Universal, and Illumination's next Super Mario movie could be named after the beloved 1991 2D sidesc... The Wait for Grand Theft Auto 6’s Next Trailer is Going to Feel Excruciatingly Long GTA 6's newest trailer was a great one, but it has left us wanting more- which we're not getting for a while y... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Winds Down Support, Won’t Receive Any More DLC The next big patch arrives this month, but the asymmetrical multiplayer title will remain playable and purchas... View More Source: https://gamingbolt.com/ps5-hits-77-8-million-units-shipped-worldwide #ps5 #hits #million #units #shipped #worldwide