Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won game of the year, just released a large free DLC, and is now Steam Deck Verified

From the patch notes:

Handheld PC improvements:

• The game is now certified on Steam Deck and ROG Xbox Ally!

• Global improvement of text legibility

• Fixed multiple fog and lighting issues:

• Overly intense effects during the Flying Manor boss fight (which also impacted some cinematics)

• Overexposed areas in the Visages

• Overly dark areas in the Endless Tower

• Fixed FPS being capped at 30 on Steam Deck

• VSync can now be properly disabled in the settings when playing on Steam Deck

• Graphic settings are now adjusted for Steam Deck users

• Improved first-time setup flow:

• Controller input is now supported in installation wizards (no longer touchscreen-only)

• External controllers now switch seamlessly with the Steam Deck controls

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At the game awards last night the game won all but two categories it was nominated for, coming away with:

• Game of the Year
• Best Game Direction
• Best Narrative
• Best Art Direction
• Best Score and Music
• Best Performance (for actress Jennifer English as Maelle)
• Best Independent Game
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Role Playing Game (RPG)