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Clair Obscur: Expedition33 Hits 3.3M Sales, Studio Eyes Photo Mode and Next Title

Sandfall Interactive plans to preserve a sub-50-member team to stay agile in launching post-release updates for its breakout RPG.

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Overview

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition33 sold 3.3 million copies in 33 days after its April 24 launch, marking one of the fastest-selling RPG debuts of 2025.
  • The game holds a 92 Metacritic score, making it the highest-rated title of the year so far.
  • Art director Nicholas Maxon confirmed that a photo mode is high on the post-launch roadmap, alongside ongoing bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
  • Sandfall Interactive remains committed to a lean team of under 50 staff to retain agility as it develops its next game.
  • Creative Director Guillaume Broche cited Persona5’s dynamic UI and combat visuals as key inspirations for Expedition33’s design.