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Sandfall Interactive is developing a sequel to the successful game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
The studios philosophy for the new game will continue to prioritize their creative vision over player expectations, ensuring sincerity in the project.
Clair Obscur is considered a franchise with more adventures in the universe planned, although the form of the new game remains unclear.
The gaming industry faces challenges, such as high-profile project cancellations and layoffs, but studios given creative freedom can produce exceptional work.

New Horizons for Clair Obscur: Sequel in Development at Sandfall Interactive

After the critical and commercial success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive is considering a return to that game’s universe with a new installment. Studio founder and game director Guillaume Broche has discussed his vision for the project with his team, hinting at future developments. Broche and other Sandfall Interactive team members spoke with Edge in an end-of-year interview, where Broche addressed the unexpected success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He attributed this success to the team’s ability to adapt the game and to their focus on creating a game they themselves wanted to play. Broche acknowledged the seemingly contradictory nature of prioritizing the team’s vision over player expectations but asserted that this approach ensures the project’s sincerity. Broche and Sandfall Interactive are using this same philosophy to envision the sequel. In late August, Broche stated that Clair Obscur is a franchise, with Expedition 33 as its first episode, suggesting that more adventures in this universe are planned. While the form a new Clair Obscur game might take remains unclear, fan theories abound, particularly those speculating on the expanded roles of certain writers or characters. Sandfall Interactive does not intend to expand, despite the financial success of Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur Sequel in Progress Amid Industry Challenges – Broche’s Creative Endeavor Continues

Broche told Edge, “Expedition 33 represents a substantial cash inflow—it could be tempting, but not for us. We prefer creating games over managing them, so that’s what we’ll keep doing. These past five years have been among the best of my life. I want to find that pleasure again.” The success of Clair Obscur reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry, where studios, when given creative freedom and support, can produce exceptional work. However, the industry also faces challenges, as evidenced by several high-profile project cancellations: Xbox’s cancellation of Avalanche Studios’ Contraband, Rare’s Everwild, and a project by John Romero. The cancellation of an unannounced MMO from Zenimax Online Studios. Avalanche Studios’ subsequent layoffs and closure of its New York office. Upcoming 2026 game releases, including Grand Theft Auto VI and Paralives. The article on Lords of Gaming further illustrates the impact of backing studios and allowing for creative exploration. Source: Edge, Knowledge, and Game Awards.

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