How to solve the Gestral Beach question in Expedition 33

Gestral Beaches Clair Obscur Expedition 33 hides some great challenges, but there is a quirky quiz that has recently left players scratching their heads. After you navigate the treacherous parkour course, you will face a cryptic question from a Gestral about age and gommage. While the answer is pivotal, there’s a clever trick in the game. Here is how you have to tackle the puzzle and get the rewards without overcomplicating it.

The journey begins when you head to the northwest of the Ancient Sanctuary. Follow the sandy path to the portal that is between the crumbling wooden beams. After you get inside, brace yourself for the parkour narrow platforms, rotating logs, and clunky movement mechanics. Patience is the key here, as the controls are not built for precision jumps. So, have some.
Focus on the timing and not the speed. The spinning logs offer a split-second window for the leap. If you miss it, you will respawn at the start, and it will bring a lot of frustration.
Pro tip: Pause after every successful jump to reset the focus. It is the test of persistence and not the skill.


After you survive the obstacle course, you will meet Gestral who will ask you, “If I were a two-year-old human, at what age would I gommage?” The answer to the question is 17, tied to the Pillar countdown of Paintress. But remember, there is a twist: any response you give will work. The Gestral does admit that they cannot do the math. So, your guess will be just as good as theirs.
But if you ask why choose the answer 17? Well, as the child in Expedition 33 ages, the countdown of the monolith decreases. At 17, their age and the countdown intersect— a reality for the citizens of Lumiere. Remember, irrespective of your picked number, the reward will remain the same.

When you answer correctly or incorrectly, you will unlock,

Then, equip it using the Wardrobe tab and add the tropical flair to the gloomy arsenal. Remember that Gestral will not give you more rewards. So, if you want more, the Gestral hints at some other beaches with similar challenges. Collect all for the full team makeover.
Swimsuit rewards are worth the hassle. They are purely cosmetic, yet the vibrant designs starkly contrast the world of the game, the smart rebellion against darkness. So, have it. Also, do not overthink the riddle. Just conquer the Gestral Beach question and enjoy the swimsuits. They are the rare bright spots in the Expedition 33.