The Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has achieved the milestone of one million copies sold just three days after its release on April 24, 2025. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy for Sandfall Interactive’s debut game, given that it was available on Game Pass from day one. As a turn-based RPG that combines Belle Époque aesthetics with JRPG mechanics, the game has quickly gained recognition as both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. It reached a peak of 121,422 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing established titles like Metaphor ReFantazio. Developed by a team of approximately thirty individuals, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 demonstrates that an ambitious artistic vision and detailed storytelling can rival AAA productions, providing players with a unique experience. The game benefits from strong word-of-mouth support, driven in part by French patriotism, but also finds success internationally, especially in Japan where it has sold out in certain stores.
