The Thank You update adds a new zone called Verso’s Drafts, along with extra bosses, new gear, Photo Mode, and other upgrades. This new area is not unlocked automatically — you must reach a specific point in the story and gain a certain traversal ability before you can visit it.
Below is a clear walkthrough on how to reach Verso’s Drafts and what you can expect once you arrive.
How to Access Verso’s Drafts in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
1. Reach Act 3
The fresh territory can be accessed only after entering Act 3. If you are still in the prologue, keep playing the main storyline until the Act move is done.
2. To Unlock Esquie’s Underwater Ability
Esquie’s underwater traversal skill is also a prerequisite for the new zone. This ability becomes available when your friendship with Esquie reaches level 6. If you don’t have it yet, there is no way to get past the water to the new island.
Increase your time with Esquie, participate in the story events, and build up your connection until the diving skill is unlocked.
3. Locate the New Island on the World Map
Once you have both requirements:
- Open the Continent Map.
- Look toward the bottom-right corner, just southeast of Lumiere.
- A new island will appear — this is the entrance to Verso’s Drafts.
4. Island Access with Esquie
Use the unusual and magical power of Esquie to fly or swim across the water. The enemies present in this area have stronger skills and abilities than the enemies from the main areas, so be prepared to face the harder fights once you land.
The location where you land, Verso’s Drafts, is a regular exploration area that you can revisit any time.
What You’ll Find in Verso’s Drafts
1. A New Zone for Play
Verso’s Drafts is noted as the children’s hiding place of Verso — a vivid and ethereal place with a dark force just beneath. Even though it has a beautiful appearance, the combat encounters here are hard, and so proper preparation is required before travel.
2. New Rewards and Collectibles
The update adds a large amount of new content tied to the zone, including:
- 13 new weapons
- 16 new Luminas
- New costumes and customization options
- New tracks composed for the update
These items can strengthen your team and expand your build options.
Additional Update Features
Even if you don’t explore Verso’s Drafts right away, the Thank You update introduces several new improvements across the entire game. You can challenge four extra bosses inside the Endless Tower, experiment with the new
Photo Mode, and save your preferred Lumina setups using the Lumina Set feature. The Old Key, which used to appear only in the prologue, can now be found in the final area of the story.
The update also includes many quality-of-life adjustments and expanded localization to make the overall experience smoother and more accessible.
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