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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses 500,000 Sales and Garners Critical Acclaim

The debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive achieves a 92 Metacritic score and emerges as a standout title of 2025.

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Overview

  • Released on April 24, 2025, the game is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.
  • Clair Obscur blends Belle Époque–inspired storytelling with a unique reactive turn-based combat system, praised for its innovation and depth.
  • Despite launching alongside The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, it sold over 500,000 copies within its first 24 hours.
  • The game, developed by a 30-person team of former Ubisoft staff, has been endorsed by industry leaders like Bethesda Game Studios.
  • Critics highlight its painterly visuals, strong narrative, and strategic gameplay, positioning it as a Game of the Year contender.