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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surges Past 1 Million Sales Amid Critical Acclaim

The dark fantasy RPG outpaces competitors, garners praise from French President Macron, and prompts discussions of potential DLC.

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The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 RPG team venturing forth into the unknown to defeat the Paintress

Overview

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over one million copies within days of its April 24 release, maintaining top positions on digital and physical sales charts.
  • The game achieved critical acclaim, with Metacritic scores in the low 90s, and was praised by French President Emmanuel Macron as a testament to French creativity.
  • Despite launching just two days after Oblivion Remastered, the game thrived, with data showing significant player crossover and mutual genre interest boosting both titles.
  • Physical editions have sold out in many regions due to high demand, with developers working to restock while digital sales remain robust.
  • Developers have hinted at the possibility of DLC, citing overwhelming player interest, though no concrete plans have been announced yet.