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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses Two Million Sales in 12 Days

The indie RPG from Sandfall Interactive continues to break records with a 9.7 Metacritic user score and a peak of 145,063 concurrent players on Steam.

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Monoco from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stares with an unassailable masked expression.

Overview

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over two million copies in just 12 days, according to Sandfall Interactive.
  • The game achieved the highest Metacritic user score ever recorded at 9.7, surpassing iconic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • Its innovative blend of turn-based and real-time combat mechanics, combined with a compelling narrative, has drawn comparisons to classic RPGs.
  • Despite launching on Xbox Game Pass, the game has seen significant direct sales, including 785,000 copies sold on Steam in its first week.
  • The success highlights the potential of smaller studios, as the 33-person team at Sandfall Interactive delivers a high-quality experience at an accessible $50 price point.