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Microsoft Names Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2025’s Biggest New Third-Party Game Pass Launch

The developer says day-one Game Pass access helped the turn-based RPG reach players who might not have tried it.

Overview

  • Xbox Wire says the ranking is based on unique users in the first 30 days on Game Pass, and it did not disclose a player count.
  • The game launched in April on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC with a day-one debut on Game Pass.
  • Sandfall Interactive reports rapid sales growth, hitting 1 million in three days, 3.3 million in a month, and more than 5 million copies worldwide.
  • The breakout has strong awards momentum, sweeping the Golden Joysticks and earning a record 12 nominations at The Game Awards on December 11.
  • Sandfall credits Xbox promotion and the subscription model for lowering the barrier to entry, and a free content update has been announced for the near future.