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- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, was named Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025.
- The awards ceremony also featured announcements for upcoming Tomb Raider games, new Star Wars games, and a second protagonist in Resident Evil Requiem.
- French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive on their win but faced criticism for his past comments regarding video games and potential political gain.
- IGN US is currently distributing an Esquie plushie from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, although European fans are experiencing difficulties accessing it due to limited availability and high shipping costs.
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Game of the Year Wins for Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Amid Anticipated Announcements and Enthusiastic Fans
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, has been recognized as Game of the Year, securing multiple awards at The Game Awards 2025, including the coveted GOTY title. The role-playing game, set in a dark fantasy world where characters fight a curse that kills anyone above a certain age each year, was honored at the event held in Los Angeles. During his acceptance speech for Best Game, director Guillaume Broche thanked his team and the creators of YouTube tutorials. The Game Awards also featured announcements for upcoming Tomb Raider games, specifically Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, as well as trailers for two new Star Wars games, Fate of the Old Republic and Galactic Racer. Additionally, it was revealed that Leon S. Kennedy would join Resident Evil Requiem as a second protagonist in the ninth edition. Larian Studios announced their new game, Divinity, and Pedro Eustache made a comeback performance, delighting fans. Fan enthusiasm remains high, with many expressing a desire for Kepler Interactive to have anticipated the game’s massive success to ensure sufficient merchandise and collector’s items were available.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive on their Game of the Year win, calling it a historic first and a fantastic showcase of French boldness and imagination. This recognition followed Jennifer English winning Best Performance at this year’s Golden Joysticks. However, some fans criticized Macron, recalling his past comments blaming video games for real-world violence and accusing him of attempting to capitalize on the game’s success for political gain. The release of the collector’s editions, artbook, and vinyls has already begun. Sandfall and Kepler had previously confirmed that they were developing tie-in products following the initial commercial and critical acclaim for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Among the most sought-after items are plushies of Esquie, Maelle’s companion Verso, and the rest of the expedition.
IGN US Releases Esquie Plushie: European Fans Await Availability and Publisher Response
IGN US is distributing one of the first Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 souvenirs. However, similar to the collector’s edition and special editions reserved for the US, French fans are currently excluded from purchasing an Esquie plushie, which is available on IGN US for $44.95, but the price increases to nearly $68 with shipping and customs fees. Some fans have lamented the absence of a version for the European market, and Sandfall Interactive has not yet responded to these concerns. For those eager to purchase, preorders are open on IGN US, with delivery expected as early as May 2026. A European edition may become available by then. Given the game’s widespread success and its upcoming film adaptation, the publisher will likely expedite the release of tie-in products. [Source: IGN Store] Fans hope that Kepler and Sandfall will address the demand for merchandise in the European market to fully celebrate the game’s achievements.
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