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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets Game Awards Record With Nine Wins as Macron Applauds

A sub-$10 million production powers an indie ascent recognized with fresh content.

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses a speech during a meeting with senior government officials in Paris on March 12, 2024.
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The game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' on a colorful background.

Overview

  • The French indie RPG won nine Game Awards including Game of the Year, setting a new record for wins.
  • President Emmanuel Macron called the victory “a historic first for a French title” and praised the Montpellier-based studio.
  • Sandfall announced a free Thank You Update that adds the Verso’s Drafts level, with fans noting playful nods to Persona, Final Fantasy XIV, and Xenoblade.
  • The game launched on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC with day-one Xbox Game Pass access, and reporting cited sales above 5 million by early October.
  • Sandfall says development cost under $10 million with early backing from friends, angels, and grants, while Kepler covered some costs; retailers briefly cut the price to $39.99 after the awards.