Tag: Clair Obscur
News GOTY Frontrunner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Just Keeps Selling, Cracks 4.4 Million Copies
For those who come after
It seems as though Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is still selling rather well, almost five whole months since its debut back in April. In a recent interview with French outlet Clips du Lundi (as spotted by Gamereactor), members of developer Sandfall Interactive state that the RPG has now sold more than 4.4 million copies...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Sublime Soundtrack Gets CD, Vinyl Release
Unreleased music also hits Spotify
If you've played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 then you'll know that its soundtrack is pretty bloody good — and now you can direct even more of its masterful melodies into your ears thanks to a new album. The nauseatingly named Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Nos vies en Lumiere Original Soundtrack Bonus Edition is...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Story Leaves The Last of Us Director 'In Awe'
Neil Druckmann weighs in
It feels like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has wowed just about everyone at this point, but receiving especially prominent praise from Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann feels like a fairly big deal. Druckmann is obviously no stranger to emotional storytelling, having been a key writer on both The Last of Us titles and numerous...
News Square Enix 'Aware' of Clair Obscur's Success, Ponders Turn-Based RPG Revival
Take your turn
Final Fantasy has never been a franchise to stand still, but the arrival and subsequent success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has prompted many fans to question the series' recent direction. Indeed, now more than ever, Final Fantasy leans into action-based gameplay; Final Fantasy 16 is the obvious and most extreme example of this,...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Teases Big Improvements for Future Updates
For the sake of tomorrow
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may be a frontrunner for Game of the Year, but the near universal praise isn't stopping its developer from working on potential improvements. Sandfall Interactive has taken to social media in order to tease the studio's current trajectory. As you may already know, the RPG has been a hit beyond...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Struggles for Sales in Japan, Despite JRPG Inspirations
Obscured
One of 2025's early frontrunners for Game of the Year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been one heck of a success story for developer Sandfall Interactive — but it seems as though the title hasn't caught on in Japan. According to the latest sales charts from the region, the title managed to move just 9,800 copies on PS5, following its...
And it's only May
The levels of praise for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have been off the charts since it launched a few weeks back, and now that more people are rolling credits on the RPG, it's getting some additional Game of the Year talk. Case in point: Kim Hyung-tae, director of Stellar Blade and founder of its developer, Shift Up, has taken to...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Just to be Clair
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm since its release just under a couple of weeks ago. The uniquely weird and arguably innovative RPG has done incredibly well for itself, racking up some of the highest review scores of the year before selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Talk about a breakout hit!...
Poll Are You Playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
No longer obscured
A deeply intriguing project ever since it was first announced just under a year ago, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has managed to wow just about everyone now that it's here. The story-driven RPG was met with near universal acclaim when the reviews dropped earlier this week. It's currently one of the highest-rated releases of 2025...
News Here's a Better Look Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Action-Heavy, Turn-Based Combat System
It can be both
Hot on the heels of today's press previews, IGN's posted a new gameplay video for upcoming PS5 RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This footage is taken from one of the game's boss battles, against a creature called Eveque, and it basically provides an overview of what you can expect from the combat system.
Round Up Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Previews Say You Need to Be Excited for This PS5 RPG
Obscured no more
Fresh previews for upcoming PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have arrived, and it's clear that excitement is really starting to surge. Generally speaking, the previews are incredibly positive. Many state that this could be one of the best RPGs of 2025 — and we're only in March! — while praise is heaped upon the title's art...
News RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Getting Live-Action Film Adaptation
The game's not even out until April
Daring to do what Square Enix no longer cares to, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from developer Sandfall and publisher Kepler Interactive, immediately turned heads with its almost-unheard-of combination of AAA production values and turn-based combat. We've only seen a bit of the game, and it's not out for another...
