Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
GamesRadar
GamesRadar
Technology
Catherine Lewis

"These kind of games don't come around very often": Being "careful" about their next roles, Final Fantasy 16 and Baldur's Gate 3 stars say 2025's most unique JRPG was perfect

A screenshot from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, showing a man named Verso covered in dirt and blood, looking into the camera.

Final Fantasy and Sekiro-inspired RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost here, and with a blend of turn-based combat with real-time elements, as well as an intriguing story, there's a lot to be excited about. It also has a stacked cast, including Ben Starr and Jennifer English, who've been given the chance to build something "from the ground up" after their previous roles in Final Fantasy 16 and Baldur's Gate 3.

Speaking to GamesRadar+ in an interview, Starr and English discuss each other's characters – Verso and Maelle, respectively – with Maelle described as the "beating heart and emotional core" of the game, who Starr thinks offers "such a refreshing take on the female lead." Verso, on the other hand, is so "mysterious and important" that English says "we can't talk about him." Very intriguing.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.