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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets Game Awards Record, Goes on Sale for $39.99

Built on a sub-$10 million budget, the indie RPG leveraged day-one Game Pass access to reach players on all major platforms.

Overview

  • The game won nine trophies at the 2025 Game Awards, including Game of the Year, setting a new record.
  • Retailers dropped the price to $39.99 on PC with a matching PlayStation 5 sale, a 20% discount from the $49.99 list price.
  • Sandfall Interactive says development cost under $10 million, a figure shared via a New York Times interview.
  • The studio indicates Kepler covered Hollywood actor fees and the cited budget likely excludes marketing costs.
  • It launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.