Summary
One ofBaldur’s Gate 3’sPerformance Directors revealed thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33features an easy difficulty option thanks to Maelle’s voice actor, Jennifer English, who asked the development team to include it.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has taken the gaming community by storm, hooking RPG fans with an incredible, engaging combat system and narrative, and offering different difficulty settings to cater to the various play styles of gamers.
Players can choose between Story Mode, Expedition Mode, and Expert Mode depending on how much of a challenge they want from this turn-based role-playing game. For those looking for an even tougher experience,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33also offers high-level optional areas, where hardcore players can test their skills. While many players enjoy the rewarding feeling of overcoming a truly difficult challenge, others prefer a more accessible, simpler experience with easier boss fights that allow them to progress through the game—instead of being stuck for hours in the same area. Luckily for those players, developer Sandfall Interactive decided to include an easier mode inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, thanks to an actor’s request.
On their Twitch account,JenandAliona,Baldur’s Gate 3Performance Director Aliona Baranova and Maelle’s voice actor Jennifer English revealed thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33has an easy mode only because English asked for it. English explained she really wanted to play the game, but figured she would only be able to take onClair Obscur: Expedition 33’s tough challengesif the game had an easy mode. She just asked for it, and the developer complied—adding that actor Ben Starr jokingly called it the “Jennifer English Memorial Mode.”
Clair Obscur Features Easy Mode Because Maelle’s Voice Actor Requested It
Baranova said, “That is the reason there’s an easy mode.” So, players who have enjoyed the game on this more forgiving difficulty have Jennifer English to thank. The Story Mode is designed for players who prefer to focus solely onClair Obscur: Expedition 33’s profound story, instead of its combat. Players who set the game to Story Mode will encounter enemies that deal significantly less damage, and mechanics like dodging and parrying have longer reaction windows—making it ideal for newcomers or players who aren’t necessarily experienced with this kind of RPG.
The debate about a game’s difficulty always prevails in the gaming scene, between players who believe games should only have one difficulty as the “official” experience, and others who believe games should adapt to different play styles. Recently, the popularLies of Pannounced it is adding difficulty options, marking a shift in what a “soulslike” is expected to be and fueling the debate once again. Nevertheless,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is one of 2025’s biggest surprises so far, and its many difficulty options make it accessible to a wider range of players.
