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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sweeps The Game Awards 2025 With Game of the Year and Nine Wins

The French studio Sandfall Interactive’s debut outpaced heavyweight sequels as the ceremony even opened with a live performance of its music.

Overview

  • With nine trophies, it became the most-awarded title in the show’s history, according to updated winners lists from outlets covering the event.
  • Major honors included Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, Best RPG, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Performance for Jennifer English.
  • Pre-show coverage cited a record nomination haul for the game, though reports differed on the total, with some listing 12 and others 13.
  • The broadcast kicked off with a musical performance drawn from Clair Obscur’s score and featuring the game’s vocalists.
  • After the ceremony, Sandfall celebrated the milestone and, per NME, released a free expansion adding outfits, music, dungeons, and enemies.