Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Soundtrack & Voice Acting Guide – Music, Voices & Emotional Depth

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The world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t just striking visually—it sounds incredible too. Whether you're drawn in by the haunting melodies or the emotionally rich voice performances, the game’s audio work is just as important as its stunning combat (which, by the way, you can read all about in our Combat Guide here).

Let’s break down the soundtrack, meet the voice cast, and see what the community is already saying about the sounds behind this surreal RPG.

🎵 The Soundtrack – Who’s Behind the Music?

The soundtrack of Expedition 33 is composed by Lorien Testard, who poured heart and soul into crafting a musical experience that blends beauty with tension. You can really feel the emotion in each track, especially the standout theme “Alicia,” which was released ahead of launch as a taste of what’s to come.

The game’s music is a mix of orchestral elegance and eerie minimalism—perfectly matching its dreamlike world. If you haven’t already, check out the “Alicia” music video on YouTube.

Notable Musicians:

  • Alice Duport-Percier – co-composer & vocalist

  • Victor Borba – vocal performance

  • Nisa Addina – violin

  • Emanuel Pavon – cello

  • Nikos Mavridis – violin

Composer Lorien Testard described working on the game as “an incredible journey,” and it shows. You can read his reflections on the official Expedition 33 dev blog.

🎙️ Meet the Voice Cast – Big Names, Big Performances

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Soundtrack & Voice Acting Guide
The voice acting in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already getting praise for its depth and nuance. Here’s the main English cast:

  • Charlie Cox (Daredevil) as Gustave – the clever engineer

  • Jennifer English (Baldur’s Gate 3) as Maelle – a reclusive dreamer

  • Kirsty Rider as Lune – the brainy mage

  • Shala Nyx as Sciel – wise yet whimsical

  • Andy Serkis (Gollum, Caesar) as Renoir – a leader torn by loss

These performances add serious weight to the characters and narrative. In fact, the devs even released a behind-the-scenes voice acting featurette showing how the actors brought their roles to life.

Want more? The official voice cast intro blog has background on each actor and character.

❤️ Community Impressions – First Reactions Are In

Fans are already loving what they’ve seen and heard:

“Between the art style, story, combat and especially the voice acting, this is a must buy for me.” – YouTube Comment
“Expedition 33 has nailed the emotional atmosphere. The music is so good.” – Reddit User (source)

While the game is still in pre-release, previews and trailers have sparked genuine hype over its sound direction. The combination of music and acting clearly elevates the emotional impact.

Final Thoughts – A Soundtrack Worth Savoring

From the sweeping strings to the grounded, heartfelt dialogue, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shaping up to be a full sensory experience. The soundtrack builds atmosphere, and the voice acting injects real soul into the story.

And if you’re interested in how the combat system works with all that music and intensity behind it, definitely check out our Combat Guide here. 

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