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How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

Update: 2025-06-16
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*This episode contains heavy spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, the lead writer on Sandfall Interactive's debut hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Together they discuss how she went from a career in finance and investments to her first job in games; how the world and characters evolved throughout the development process; exploring the idea of loss through multiple perspectives; writing romance that's true to the characters; and how they crafted the endings to let players make the crucial decision that feels most right to them. 

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Episode Host: Alexa Ray Corriea

Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

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How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Epic Story was Crafted with Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

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