Overview

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieved a Metacritic score that solidifies it as the highest-rated new game of 2025, tied with Blue Prince but with more reviews supporting its rating.
• The game sold over one million copies within three days of launch, an extraordinary feat for a small indie studio debuting its first title.
• Despite being available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, the game has seen significant direct sales, including 785,000 copies sold on Steam in its first week alone.
• The turn-based JRPG fulfills long-standing demand for a modern, realistic take on the genre, drawing comparisons to classics like Final Fantasy while innovating with reactive combat systems.
• Sandfall Interactive’s small, passionate team, led by ex-Ubisoft director Guillaume Broche, credits its collaborative ‘group of friends’ culture for the game’s success and remains open to potential DLC based on fan interest.