Best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)
On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 runs at roughly 48 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 18FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 18 | 48 |
| 1440p | 11 | 29 |
| 4K | 5 | 15 |
💡 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Unreal Engine 5 - upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Expedition 33 (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Enable it first - UE5 is heavy.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+13% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the single heaviest setting. High over Epic is a big FPS win for almost no visible change.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Epic.
Reflection QualityLow+8% FPS
Reflections on water and shiny surfaces in the dreamlike world. High is a clean trade.
Visual EffectsLow+7% FPS
Combat particles and ability effects. Lowering smooths the flashy turn-based battles.
Foliage QualityLow+6% FPS
Plant and grass density. A real cost in the open painted landscapes.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom, depth of field and the painterly bloom effects. Cheap; set to taste.
View DistanceLow+5% FPS
How far full detail renders before fading. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 48 FPS at 1080p in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — up from about 18 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 29 FPS in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.