🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Community Convinced Forthcoming DLC May Include Evil Esquie Boss Fight Enthusiasts of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are speculating about the chance of a surprising boss encounter involving a malevolent version of the beloved companion. This speculation arose after the developer announced a free major update packed with new enemies and mysteries. Artwork: Developer What Ignited the Speculation? Newly released concept art appears to show a youthful protagonist atop Esquie advancing on a veiled enemy. This visual strongly hints that the gentle giant could play a key part in the forthcoming adventure. Adding to the mystery, cast members such as the performer behind the character are spotted laying down new dialogue. In the original game, Esquie was shown as a benevolent presence who provided comfort and wine to the group. However, clues indicated a dormant immense nature—including a quote where he remarked, “Bad things happen we get mad.” Community Response and Online Clues Across social platforms, fans are eagerly discussing the prospect of battling a evil Esquie. One user declared, “It’s time for the true final challenge: Esquie.” Additionally, the developer changed its profile picture to a sinister image of a dark character bearing a strong similarity to Esquie. While this might be related to a Halloween celebration or community project, the crimson gaze and jagged mane render it hard to avoid envision a threatening foe. WE WANT TO BATTLE ESQUIE Deeper Lore Possibilities Some theorists suggest that Clea, the sister of the protagonists, could have created a dark form of Esquie during their childhood. According to this theory, Clea might have used this creation to scare Verso, and currently it might be hunting expeditions in a particular area of the canvas. This speculation aligns with established lore, as Clea has previously interfered with the canvas, altering characters and orchestrating schemes. Furthermore, the return of her voice actor fuels belief that her role will grow in the DLC. Final Thoughts Might these ideas be overblown? Perhaps the online image is just holiday-themed fun, and the character will remain his kind self in the upcoming update. But, with numerous clues suggesting a darker turn, fans are keenly anticipating what surprises lie ahead in Expedition 33’s latest installment.