Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins ‘Game of the Year’ Award, Receives Free Update; Wins 9 Categories at The Game Awards 2025

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Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sweeps The Game Awards 2025 with 9 Wins and Record Nominations

At The Game Awards 2025 in Los Angeles, Sandfall Interactive’s debut game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, won Game of the Year and eight additional awards, including those for Best Narrative, Music, Direction, and RPG. Jennifer English also won Best Performance for her role in the game. In total, Expedition 33 was nominated for a record-breaking 12 categories. Expedition 33 beat The Last of Us: Part 2 to become the most awarded game ever at the ceremony, though the Players Voice award went to Wuthering Waves.

The Game Awards 2025: Blockbuster Announcements and Clair Obscur Update Celebration

The Game Awards 2025 also featured announcements of other highly anticipated titles. David Harbour revealed a new Total War: Warhammer 40K strategy game, and Lenny Kravitz announced his villainous role in the upcoming James Bond game, 007: First Light. Additionally, a remake of the original Tomb Raider game was announced alongside a new entry featuring Lara Croft. Star Wars fans saw a sneak peek at two new games, Fate of the Old Republic and Galactic Racer, while the cast of the new Street Fighter movie adaptation released its first trailer. New footage from Resident Evil 9 confirmed Leon Kennedy’s return, and a new PS5 shooter, Saros, was unveiled. Some attendees expressed disappointment that The Game Awards discontinued its Future Class program. To celebrate its Game of the Year win and to thank its global fan community, Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive released a free update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 today. The “Thank You Update” adds a new level and photo mode, and a trailer showcasing the new content is now available.

The Acclaimed Titles of Kepler Interactive Expand with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Success

Since its launch in April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received critical acclaim and has sold over 5 million units across digital and physical formats. The game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via GOG, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Kepler Interactive has strongly supported Sandfall Interactive in creating a significant cultural experience with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which joins Kepler’s other acclaimed titles, including Sifu and Rematch (developed by Sloclap), Tchia (developed by Awaceb), and Pacific Drive (developed by Ironwood Studios). For more information, visit the official site, Sandfall Interactive’s site, the official soundtrack page, or Kepler Interactive’s official site, X/Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram.

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