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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, came out on April 24, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and on Game Pass from day one. It won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 with a record nine awards, and passed 8 million copies sold in April 2026. A sequel is in the works.
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95% positive out of 188,153 reviews
89% positive over the last 30 days
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A year after its release, Expedition 33 is the most awarded game in the history of The Game Awards: nine trophies in December 2025, including Game of the Year, after the Golden Joysticks and before five D.I.C.E. Awards in February 2026. Developed by a team of fewer than 40 people on a budget of about 8.5 million euros, it sold more than 5 million copies by October 2025 and 8 million by April 2026. Sandfall released a free Thank You Update in December 2025 and confirmed that a new game in the Clair Obscur universe is in development. Its use of generative AI cost it the Indie Game Awards.
Based on our articles up to 25 April 2026.
Release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and on Game Pass the same day.
Director Guillaume Broche confirms the team is working on a new Clair Obscur game.
Sales pass 5 million copies; the soundtrack tops 333 million streams.
Nine awards at The Game Awards 2025, including Game of the Year: a record for the show.
The game is disqualified from the Indie Game Awards over its use of generative AI.
Celebrating 1st anniversary with 8M+ sales, "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" by Kepler Interactive shines on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC. Known for captivating universe, memorable music, and exceptional art.
Maxence Cazorla, star of 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', attends Gamescom Latin America 2026 for esports finals, creator meetups, indie game awards, May 2-3.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - New turn-based RPG release March 13. Inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, offering challenging yet rewarding gameplay for deeper engagement.
On April 24, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and in Game Pass on day one.
Nine in December 2025, including Game of the Year, more than any game before it. The previous record was seven, held by The Last of Us Part II.
About 8.5 million euros, with a team of fewer than 40 people, for revenue estimated at 175 million dollars.
Yes. Director Guillaume Broche confirmed in August 2025 that the team is working on a new game in the Clair Obscur universe, without giving details.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept major categories at the 2026 D.I.C.E. Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Art Direction, Storytelling, and RPG honors. Discover more about this dominant title and other notable winners like Ghost of Yōtei.
Recognized for 'Clear Obscurity Expedition 33,' Sandfall Interactive receives France's Order of Arts and Letters, honoring sales over 5M and 9 Game Awards including 'Game of the Year'
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shatters GOTY records with 436 awards, surpassing Elden Ring's 429. Small studio's RPG outshines giants; more wins expected.
French Belle Époque RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surpasses 436 awards, beating Elden Ring; hailed Game of the Year, tops Player's Choice list with 70% trophy win rate. More accolades forthcoming.
French fans, don't miss Clair Obscur Expedition 33's exclusive event! 'Game of the Year 2025' insights, including an artbook by Marine Macq, featuring Art Director Nicholas Maxson-Francombe. Jan 25, 2026 at Album Comics Paris.
Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur Expedition 33 earns high praise from industry giants like Katsura Hashino & Naoki Hamaguchi. Their dedication propels the JRPG genre, solidifying their rising star status.
Recordbreaks conquers Clair Obscur Expedition 33's hardest boss, Dualiste, in under 8 hours using only blocks for over 10,500 parries, showcasing community dedication and innovation.
Sandfall Interactive, creators of acclaimed game "Clair Obscur," remain dedicated to their artistic vision despite fan pressures, gearing up for future groundbreaking projects.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claims second in GOTY rankings, surpassing The Last of Us Part II with 332 awards.
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