While the central focus of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lies firmly on its compelling storyline and the perilous journey of the expedition, the game also includes elements of character relationships and even romance. This adds a welcome touch of realism and allows players to see genuine chemistry develop between party members amidst the dire circumstances.
Fortunately, players do have choices when it comes to pursuing romantic interests within Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. You’ll likely quickly notice how “persuasive” the character Sciel can be in her interactions with Verso, particularly when expressing interest in spending time together. However, many players may not realize that the option to romance the character Lune is also available, as she is equally “persuasive” in her own unique way, though her path to romance unfolds differently.
Romancing Lune: A Step-by-Step Guide
The straightforward answer is yes, you absolutely can romance Lune in Expedition 33. However, unlike Sciel, who tends to make her romantic intentions clear relatively early (often around relationship Level 4), Lune’s approach is more gradual. She takes longer to initiate overtly romantic gestures towards Verso.
To unlock Lune’s romance path, you’ll need to build your relationship with her by consistently interacting with her at the camp between main and side quests while exploring The Continent. Continue engaging with her until her relationship level reaches Level 5. At this point, a specific interaction will trigger where she expresses interest in Expedition 46, the expedition her parents were part of.
Deepening Your Bond: Completing Lune’s Side Quest
To advance your relationship with Lune further beyond Level 5, you must complete her dedicated side quest. This quest will guide you to Sirene’s Dress, where you’ll need to confront and defeat the Chromatic Glissando – a more formidable version of the regular Glissando enemy encountered in the Sirene area. After defeating the Chromatic Glissando, retrieve the Expedition 46 Journal. Listening to the contents of this journal, which relates to Lune’s parents, is crucial. Return to the camp, where you’ll have a heartfelt conversation with Lune about the journal, pushing your relationship to Level 6. The very next time you choose to spend time with Lune at camp, your relationship will reach its maximum level, unlocking the romance scene.
The Culmination: Sharing a Song
Upon reaching maximum relationship with Lune, you’ll witness a scene where Lune is writing in a notebook, prompting Verso to try and guess what she’s doing. Lune will eventually confess that she is writing a song during what she calls a “selfish break” from the expedition’s hardships. She will then ask Verso to help her “write a song.” If you accept this invitation, they will leave the camp together for an intimate moment where Lune finally “releases some pent-up frustration.” This interaction serves as the game’s romance scene with Lune.
Choosing Your Path: Exclusivity
It is critical to understand the exclusivity of the romance options in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. You cannot pursue both Lune and Sciel simultaneously. If you have previously accepted one or multiple of Sciel’s more forward advances and spent an intimate night together (which is possible earlier in the game once her relationship reaches Level 4), the unique option to “write a song” with Lune will not appear, making it impossible to romance Lune in that playthrough.
You must effectively choose one character to pursue romantically. Thankfully, the specific romance choice you make between Sciel and Lune has no bearing on any of the main story endings in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The romance aspect is primarily intended to add a layer of personal realism to Verso’s journey and doesn’t affect the overall behavior or interactions between other characters in the party. It’s a personal narrative choice for the player to enjoy.
