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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Shatters Historical Record, Surpasses Elden Ring

2025 saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game by Sandfall Interactive, break records, earning an astounding 436 Game of the Year awards – surpassing even Elden Ring and asserting itself as an extraordinary achievement in gaming, despite being produced by a smaller studio.

Bruno Pferd · 2 min read

Record-Breaking Triumph: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Outshines Elden Ring with 436 Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has broken the record for most Game of the Year awards, totaling 436 to date. This surpasses Elden Ring's previous total of 429. The awards include recognition from The Game Awards and selections by journalists, readers, and various online publications worldwide. This achievement is particularly notable, given the increasing number of award shows and the fact that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes from a smaller studio, making this victory over titles like Elden Ring significant. As more awards are announced, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could further extend its lead.

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Game info

Official Name
Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary
Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre
Music
Play Modes
Single player

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