Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is visually captivating, but like any new release, it’s not immune to the occasional hiccups. Out of many issues, one of the most frustrating issues players have encountered is textures not loading properly. Whether you’re seeing blurry models, missing textures, or even completely invisible objects, it’s a problem that can break immersion. If you’ve been facing this issue, consider reading this guide as we dive into what might be causing this texture issue and offer some possible fixes to get those graphics back to their gorgeous self.
In Clair Obscur Expedition 33, some players have reported missing or improperly rendered textures, leading to other graphical issues like missing hair on characters and low-poly flowers. No one is safe from this issue, even those with decent enough hardware configurations, like the RTX 3060 TI. Anyway, keep reading to find out what can be done to make the textures crisp again.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Textures Not Loading Issue: Is there any fix yet
Unfortunately, as with many issues in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, there is no fixed solution for missing or improperly rendered textures at the moment. So, for now, you will need to rely on potential workarounds suggested by the community to see which one works for their specific setup.
First things first
Start by restarting the game and making sure that your GPU drivers are fully up to date. Also, check if the game is running on your dedicated GPU (not integrated graphics), and close any heavy background applications that could be draining system resources. Begin by launching the game with all graphics settings set to the lowest possible and enable DLSS and set Scaling Mode to “Ultra Performance” mode. If the game runs fine, gradually increase settings one at a time to find the sweet spot for your system.
Steam Deck fix
First of all, here is what to do if you are facing this problem while playing on your deck. Disable SteamDeck mode by adding the launch option SteamDeck=0 %command% in their Steam settings. This simple tweak should resolve the textures not loading issues.
DLAA
One effective workaround is to ensure that DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is set to DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing) mode in the game settings. Unlike other DLSS modes, which upscale from a lower resolution, DLAA renders the game at your monitor’s native resolution while applying advanced anti-aliasing through DLSS technology. By switching to DLAA, the game outputs cleaner, more detailed images within your display’s output limits.
Post-processing options
To improve visual clarity, try turning off all post-processing settings in the graphics menu. These settings, such as motion blur, film grain, chromatic aberration, bloom, and depth of field, can sometimes cause visual noise, distortions, or interfere with proper texture rendering, especially on certain GPU configurations. To do this, go to the in-game Settings > Graphics section, then scroll down to the Post-Process section and toggle each one Off or set them to Low.
DLSS swapper
Another helpful workaround is to use DLSS Swapper to change the DLSS version the game uses. Some users have reported improvements by replacing the default DLSS 3.7.20 with version 3.1.0.2.1, which appears to offer better compatibility or stability in this game. To do this, first download DLSS Swapper (a community tool available on GitHub), install it, and point it to your game’s DLSS .dll file, typically found in the game’s installation directory under …/Binaries/Win64. With DLSS Swapper, select version 3.1.0.2.1 from the available list and apply the swap. This effectively replaces the newer DLSS version with the older one without affecting the rest of the game files. Restart the game afterwards and check if the textures and upscaling quality have improved.
.ini file fix
For this useful tweak that has helped players improve visual clarity and reduce unwanted effects, you will have to create a custom Engine.ini file. To do this, head over to
- %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\Config\Windows (this applies to the Steam version), and if the file doesn’t already exist, create a new text file and name it Engine.ini. Inside this file, paste the following lines:
- [SystemSettings]
r.MotionBlur.TargetFPS=0 ; adjusts the motion blur shutter speed to always match the framerate
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=0 ; disables the default UE sharpening
- [SystemSettings]
These settings disable the default sharpening filter used by Unreal Engine and adjust motion blur to be frame-rate dependent, which can smooth out visual noise and improve clarity. After saving the file, set it to read-only to prevent the game from overwriting your custom settings. Restart the game to see the effects.
Ultrawide?
If you are playing the game on an ultrawide setup, texture issues may stem from a broken field of view (FOV) implementation. This can cause visual distortion and cut-off character models during dialogue scenes. One player resolved this by installing a community-made mod called ClairObscurFix by Lyall, which adjusts the FOV for ultrawide aspect ratios. Not only did it fix the sharpening and visual graininess, but it also removed the 30 FPS cap in cutscenes. You can click here to read more about the mod and installation instructions.
ultimate engine tweaks
Using the “Ultimate Engine Tweaks” preset as a base, you’ll want to add the following two lines at the end of the file under a custom section:
- r.VolumetricFog=0 and r.BloomQuality=2.
These settings will disable volumetric fog entirely and reduce bloom intensity. Additionally, you should comment out the line
- r.EnableAsyncComputeVolumetricFog=1 by changing it to r.EnableAsyncComputeVolumetricFog=1.
Do this twice if it appears more than once. This tweak removes volumetric fog, so expect some trade-offs in atmosphere or lighting, but it can significantly improve clarity and performance, especially for those with visual glitches or a preference for cleaner visuals.
Verify, Update, and Reinstall
Finally, try verifying the integrity of the game files through Steam to ensure no files are missing or corrupted. Next, check for any available game updates and install them, as patches often address bugs and performance problems. If everything is up-to-date and the problems continue, consider reinstalling the game on a solid-state drive (SSD) as a last resort—this can improve load times and overall stability, especially if the original installation was on a slower hard drive.
And that brings us to the end of this guide. We hope that your doubts on this matter were cleared. Now, for more such interesting gaming-related guides, make sure to visit DigiStatement. And since we are on the topic of Clair Obscur Expedition 33, click here to find out if there is any fix yet for the characters getting stuck bug.
