If you've been playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 like me and as super impressed with the gameplay and visuals but aren't quite happy with the performance you're getting, even on a fairly high-end PC. This article will show you a nice, quick and easy way to get a decent performance boost along with some more stability. This will work for both PC and Steam Deck, solving the stuttering, frame drops, or sluggish performance.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to get a performance boost in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PC
- Learn how to get a performance boost in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam Deck
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How to Get a Performance Boost in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Available now on Nexus Mods, Optimised Tweaks COE33 - Reduced Stutter, Improved Performance, Lower Latency, Better Frametimes is the go-to performance mod for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t yet have Vortex support, but depending on when you read this, that may have been added.
This mod isn’t a simple config tweak, it’s a full Unreal Engine optimisation. The developers of Clair Obscur left many engine variables at default values, which may not be ideal for modern gaming systems. This mod fixes the following things. Though future game patches will probably do the same soon enough.
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Reducing stutter through improved streaming and memory management.
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Boosting CPU and GPU efficiency.
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Lowering latency and improving overall responsiveness.
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Stabilising frame times, which helps with smoother gameplay.
Depending on your system and settings, some areas of the game may even see noticeable FPS increases.
What It Doesn't Do
It’s important to understand that this mod doesn’t "fix" the game. It enhances performance by correcting Unreal Engine settings, but it can’t resolve bugs or design issues inherent to the game itself.
Also, it’s not compatible with other optimisation/performance/tweaks mods, as they may conflict with the same engine variables.
Future-Proof & Patch Compatible
One of the best things about Optimised Tweaks COE33 is that it's designed to be future-proof, meaning it will continue to work with upcoming patches, unless the developers completely overhaul engine settings (which is unlikely).
Steam Deck Users: Massive Gains with This Mod
The mod also works brilliantly on the Steam Deck, where performance can be particularly inconsistent due to hardware constraints.
Benefits of Steam Deck:
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Reduced stutter in dense areas or fast-paced sequences.
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Lowered input latency for smoother controls.
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Better memory management helps prevent microfreezes.
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No noticeable loss in visual quality despite better performance.
Just install the mod following the standard instructions (usually placing .ini or modded config files in the appropriate directory) and you’ll see noticeable improvements right away. Make sure to avoid any other performance mods to prevent conflicts. We haven't included the actual steps for mod installation because it's always best to follow the mod page instructions in case something changes.
