Summary
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has sold over two million copies in its first 12 days, with more and more players flocking to the turn-based RPG. Developed by a small team of passionate French creators,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has shot to the top of many players' Game of the Year predictions, with the indie title continuing to pick up steam.
Set in a dark fantasy world,Clair Obscurfollows a group of volunteers dedicated to stopping The Paintress, a mysterious being responsible for erasing all humans of a certain age each year. Both its graphics and gameplay have been applauded by players and critics alike, with the title taking most of its inspiration from JRPGs, such as thePersonaseries and classicFinal Fantasygames. The success of Sandfall Interactive’s title can’t be understated, with even theFrench President praisingExpedition 33for its successful launch. Less than two weeks after its release on April 24, the developers have announced that the game has already reached another impressive milestone.
In a new Twitter post, Sandfall Interactive announced thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33has sold over two million copies in its first 12 days. Boasting an average score of 92 onOpenCritic, fanfare for the indie title continues to grow, with many highlighting its achievements despite utilizing a much smaller team and budget than most triple-A titles. Notably,Clair Obscursold one million copiesin its first three days, with the game’s relatively low price tag of $49.99 and release on Xbox Game Pass likely driving engagement and inspiring some players to purchase a copy for their library.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells Two Million Copies in Just 12 Days
The sudden shadow drop ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredjust days beforeClair Obscurhad many in the community concerned that the former would overshadow Sandfall Interactive’s monumental RPG. Thankfully, this doesn’t seem to be the case, with publisher Kepler Interactive recently confirming thatOblivion Remastereddidn’t harmClair Obscur’s salesat all, instead serving to draw more attention to the RPG genre as a whole.
While no official announcement has been made, the lead writer at Sandfall Interactive has hintedthatClair Obscur: Expedition 33might get post-launch content. This is largely due to overwhelming fan demand, with many players expressing an interest in learning more about previous expeditions or exploring more of the game’s world. Regardless of whether an expansion is on the way, fans can still look forward to moreClair Obscurcontent, as the title is set to receive a live-action film adaptation.
