Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations at this year's Develop:Star Awards 2026. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
Diablo 4 lead says games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are "a great example of what a passionate team of junior people can achieve"
Lead engine engineer Marcin Undak says junior people "bring more fresh ideas" and enthusiasm than their elder colleagues
Steam NewsDiablo 4 lead says games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are "a great example of what a passionate team of junior people can achieve"
Lead engine engineer Marcin Undak says junior people "bring more fresh ideas" and enthusiasm than their elder colleagues
GamesRadar
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mo-cap actors who shot the J'RPG's ending didn't realize how tragic the scene was until the director started crying in front of them
They got limited direction otherwise
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 mo-cap actors who shot the J'RPG's ending didn't realize how tragic the scene was until the director started crying in front of them
They got limited direction otherwise
GamesRadar
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes The Top Spot At This Year’s SGDQ
Pragmata, Saros and Mouse P.I. join the beloved speedrunning charity marathon
Kotaku
Today’s Top Deals: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Xbox Gift Card, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Switch 2
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IGN
Expedition 33's Gustave arm replica will be available for $429
This unexpected piece of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 merch is definitely the strangest video game collectible we've come across.
Polygon
Clair Obscur and Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis says Hollywood snobbery towards video games is changing
Andy Serkis is known to many for his film portrayals, from 13 Going on 30's fashion magazine editor-in-chief to Lord of the Ring's Gollum. More recently, though, the actor and filmmaker also starred in a little game you may have heard of; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Read more
Eurogamer
Clair Obscur Announces an Amazing Partnership and Your Wallets Aren't Ready
The award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has just announced an exciting collaboration, but it's going to be an expensive one for fans.
Game Rant
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Anniversary Week
Dive into all things Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as GameRant celebrates its anniversary with arange of pieces highlighting its legacy and imapct.
Game Rant
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 appears in Saros with a lovely Easter egg
Saros features a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Easter egg, drawing a connection between two popular PS5 games.
Polygon
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Looking Back at the New Standard a Year Later
Clair Obscur has shifted the gaming landscape considerably. Check out our retrospective on the game that had the biggest momentin 2025.
DualShockersClair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes best game at the BIG Awards
The reach of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is big. The game from Sandfall Interactive just won the Best Game award at The BIG Awards, the awards event at Gamescom Latam 2026. The award is perhaps the conclusion of a stunning run of Best Game or Game of the Year awards for Clair Obscur. There were...
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"
But Rich Keeble really didn't need to worry
GamesRadar
Custom LEGO Builds That Capture Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Belle Epoque Fantasy
Clair Obscur's Belle Epoque fantasy finds a surprising second life in LEGO, where fan builds echo the game's elegance, unease, and surreal beauty.
Game Rant
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits 8 million sales milestone on one-year anniversary
As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary, the game sales have reached 8 million copies. The title has rapidly become one of the most successful new IPs in recent history, proving that the appetite for turn-based RPGs is stronger than ever. Perhaps most impressively, it...
KitGuruClair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr says live-action Street Fighter or God of War adaptations aren't necessary, since "I don't think video games need to justify their existence by being TV shows"
But if they create more games fans, all the better
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr says live-action Street Fighter or God of War adaptations aren't necessary, since "I don't think video games need to justify their existence by being TV shows"
But if they create more games fans, all the better
GamesRadar
Clair Obscur: Expecition 33's Monolith Set Is Getting Restocked Today
Laced Records will restock the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Monolith Set today, and after that, it will probably be sold out forever.
TheGamer
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Moments More Emotional Than 'That' One
Everyone knows the easy answer to the question about what Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's saddest moment is, but there are others that may be sadder.
Game RantClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a "great example" of a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass likely helping sales, analyst says
As the RPG surges passed 8 million in sales
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a "great example" of a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass likely helping sales, analyst says
As the RPG surges passed 8 million in sales
GamesRadar
Expedition 33's sweep of every GOTY award was an astonishing coup
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's wins at The Game Awards, BAFTA, and many others should change gaming for the better
Polygon
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits 8 million sold copies on its first anniversary
Sandfall celebrates the milestone with new in-game cosmetics.
Dot Esports
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets anniversary update, has sold 8 million copies
Sandfall Interactive is celebrating one year of its debut title.
Shacknews
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8 million copies worldwide
Sandfall Interactive announces a new sales milestone for Expedition 33.
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.5.5 brings in a new set of Anniversary haircuts
Sandfall Interactive is celebrating Expedition 33's first anniversary with a set of new haircuts in-game.
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's endings are the best part of the RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 featured two endings, which divided players. One year later, the ending is still the best part of the game.
Polygon
Today’s Best Deals: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for PC, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for Switch, and More
Plus, score big savings on Magic: The Gathering cards at Best Buy.
IGN
1st Anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Expeditioners!! Today marks 1 year since we released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This past year has been an incredible journey and so we have a few things to share with you today. To celebrate the occasion, the team put together a special piece of artwork that we hope you will enjoy! 8 Million...
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sales Figures Updated For One Year Anniversary
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits eight million sales - an incredibly impressive figure for a new IP from a new studio.
TheGamer
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs "won't be announcing any new major DLC or expansions" amid 1-year anniversary, but did announce lowest-ever Steam price for their RPG
Sandfall sidesteps mention of a new game, however
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs "won't be announcing any new major DLC or expansions" amid 1-year anniversary, but did announce lowest-ever Steam price for their RPG
Sandfall sidesteps mention of a new game, however
GamesRadarResident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Windrose Sales Numbers
Capcom, Kraken Express, and Kepler Interactive have revealed new sales numbers for Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Windrose. So, I’ve decided to include all of these games in one article. According to Capcom, Resident Evil Requiem has sold seven million copies on...
DSO Gaming
How to get all Expedition 33 anniversary haircuts
Happy first birthday, Expedition 33! Destructoid's 2025 game of the year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, turned one year old today, and the devs at Sandfall Interactive have some fun celebrations in store. Firstly, the studio revealed that the game has sold a whopping eight million copies thus far,...
Destructoid
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its one-year anniversary with... new haircuts?
If, like me, you tossed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 aside in disgust because protagonist Gustave's hair wasn't swirly enough, it may be time to return, thanks to a new update released to celebrate the RPG's first anniversary. Read more
Eurogamer
Expedition 33 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Small Update On Xbox & Beyond
"Happy 1 Year Anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!". Can you believe it's been one year since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 first launched on Xbox Game Pass back in April of 2025?! The game ended up being a massive success — more than anyone could have expected — and took home the Game of the...
Pure Xbox
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Celebrates Anniversary With Free Update
Sandfall Interactive celebrates the first year of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a free update, latest sales figures, and more
DualShockers
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide
The title also dominated Xbox Game Pass in 2025
Game Developer
Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Haircuts For The Main Characters
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released one year ago today, and to mark the anniversary, developer Sandfall Interactive announced that the game has reached 8 million units sold and released a free game update that gives players the ability to get an "Anniversary haircut" for each playable...
GameSpotClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With 8 Million Sales
A small update is also available, which lets you acquire some dashing anniversary haircuts for Gustave, Maelle, Monoco, and more.
GamingBolt
Expedition 33's first year was full of success and one notable misstep
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was loved by critics and fans, and rode those waves of praise to over 5 million copies sold.
Polygon
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sells another 3 million copies during its undisputed GOTY sweep as total sales top 8 million
Only a year after the Sandfall RPG launched
GamesRadar
New Expedition 33 update rolls out for one-year anniversary, plus a Steam sale
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 turns one year old today, and Sandfall is celebrating in style with a new update and a sale on Steam.
Polygon
One Year Later, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has the Most GOTY Awards Ever and Over 8 Million Copies Sold
Today, April 24, 2026, is the one-year anniversary of the launch of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game that immediately catapulted to being one of the most beloved and talked about games of 2025. It went on to earn more GOTY awards than any other game (the most recent of which was awarded last...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With Free Update
It's been a year since Sandfall Interactive launched Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and to celebrate the game's first anniversary, the developer is releasing a special update with new cosmetics. Even for a debut game by a new studio, it's unlikely that anyone could have predicted just how much success...
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With Free Update
Sandfall Interactive celebrates the first anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a free update, fixing issues and adding new cosmetics.
Game RantClair Obscur Expedition 33 Surpasses 8 Million Sales Worldwide in 1 Year
Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive have announced that their breakout hit turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has sold over eight million units worldwide. The companies also confirmed that it was the most downloaded new third-party release on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, and the...
Noisy PixelClair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8 million copies worldwide
Sandfall Interactive announces a new sales milestone for Expedition 33.
RPG Site
Clair Obscur New Anniversary DLC Officially Announced, Available Now
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's first birthday has officially arrived, and over the past few weeks, players have been anticipating a major announcement today from Sandfall Interactive to celebrate the occasion. Hopes have been incredibly high for a huge surprise announcement regarding an official...
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top eight million
Total sales for turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have surpassed eight million units, publisher … Source
Gematsu
Clair Obscur Sequel Gets Official Update
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 officially turns one-year old today, and fans have been speculating over the past few weeks about what to expect from Sandfall Interactive to celebrate the occasion. It's hard to believe just how massive Clair Obscur has become in just a year's time, reaching heights...
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Free Anniversary Update That Adds Fresh Haircuts for the Whole Party
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is celebrating the first anniversary of its release with a free update that adds new cosmetic options for the game's full party. Fresh haircuts for Gustave, Verso, Maelle, Lune, Sciel and Monoco are now available to claim in-game and equip, giving the gang a fashionable...
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33's Gustave actor Charlie Cox thinks the money people would prefer Glen Powell play his role in the film, but he'd take "a smaller role" instead
Charlie Cox isn't sure he'd play Gustave in the movie
GamesRadarClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.5.5 brings in a new set of Anniversary haircuts
Sandfall Interactive is celebrating Expedition 33's first anniversary with a set of new haircuts in-game.
RPG SiteClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Free Anniversary Update That Adds Fresh Haircuts for the Whole Party
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is celebrating the first anniversary of its release with a free update that adds new cosmetic options for the game's full party.
IGN
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Anniversary Update Gives Everyone New Hairstyles
The Expedition cleans up nicely for its first anniversary.
TheGamer
PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Is One Year Old Today, and There's a Free Content Update to Celebrate
Available now. It's been a full year since the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG that quickly became a phenomenon. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, developer Sandfall Interactive has just released a new patch that, as well as some fixes and adjustments, introduces...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's first birthday is here, cue an anniversary patch giving everyone in the J'RPG special hairdos
It's been a year since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rocked up and had Nic say lots of nice things about it. Developers Sandfall Interactive have decided to celebrate both milestones by putting out a patch that adds in a bunch of fresh trims for the RPG's litany of head hair havers. Read more
Rock Paper Shotgun
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a surprise update for the RPG's first anniversary and, my god, Monoco has braids now: "This expedition WILL be strutting around"
Sandfall Interactive celebrates in style
Steam NewsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a surprise update for the RPG's first anniversary and, my god, Monoco has braids now: "This expedition WILL be strutting around"
Sandfall Interactive celebrates in style
GamesRadar
The Unlikely Reddit Thread That Found the Lead Writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
There are a lot of talented writers in gaming, but most of them don't have the astonishing story of Clair Obscur's Jennifer Svendberg-Yen.
Game Rant
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Actor Would Love To Follow Jennifer English Into Her Next Project
At the rate she's going, that would be a great career move.
TheGamer
Patch v1.5.5 is now LIVE!
Expeditioners! Happy 1 Year Anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!! The details of this patch are written out below: New content Added 1st Anniversary haircuts for the expedition! Gustave's Anniversary haircut is available at the Gestral Merchant near Stone Wave Cliffs. Verso + Maelle + Lune +...
Steam NewsClair Obscur Expedition 33 Anniversary Artwork Released as Game Gets Steam Discount
Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive have celebrated the first anniversary of their turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a brand new illustration featuring the main cast. The game is also 20% off on Steam until April 30, 2026. You can view the artwork below: About Clair Obscur:...
Noisy Pixel
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 1 Year Anniversary
Expeditioners! To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we have a few goodies to share with you, plus a special anniversary discount on the game! We have been so privileged to have such a passionate and kind community with us on this journey. As always, thank you...
Steam News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is STILL the New Standard, One Year Later
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has spent the last year as a critical and mainstream darling that has sparked more discussion about the state of gaming than any other title in recent memory. After 365 days, what comes next for Clair Obscur? Where does Sandfall Interactive go from here? Has Clair...
Game Rant
As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 further proves Jennifer English is a GOTY magician, one of her co-stars is "happy to follow" her to whatever she does next
Her choices tend to work out well
GamesRadar
Orbitals Doesn't Just Capture The Retro Anime Look, But Its Childlike Wonder As Well
With its anime art style and high-energy soundtrack, Orbitals immediately made a splash when it was announced during last year's Game Awards. Developed by Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive--the publisher behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33--the co-op platformer adventure game aims to...
GameSpot
Best Fantasy Movies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Should Watch
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a beautifully unique story, and these five movies are perfect for fans who want more deep fantasy.
Game Rant
Surrounded by layoffs, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lune actor hopes the next game from Sandfall sticks to what made its debut RPG a hit: "Value the amazing people who made this"
Kirsty Rider hopes Sandfall continues to "put first all the things that they did in this one"
Steam NewsSurrounded by layoffs, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lune actor hopes the next game from Sandfall sticks to what made its debut RPG a hit: "Value the amazing people who made this"
Kirsty Rider hopes Sandfall continues to "put first all the things that they did in this one"
GamesRadar
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince And More Nominated For Hugo Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could pick up yet another win at the upcoming Hugo Awards.
TheGamerRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Music
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Patrick Gann In the weeks leading up to the 2025 Game Awards, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home a record nine awards, I observed plenty of… discourse on social media. Many gamers who hadn’t played the game, or hadn’t found themselves...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Story
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Paul Skevington If, like me, you are an enthusiast for fantasy novels, you will know the great breadth and range of narratives available to us nowadays—it’s not all dragons and elves anymore. There is still a place for those tropes, as there is a...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Protagonist
Winner: Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Writeup by Rob White My first impression of Maelle was that she was just the “childhood friend” for Gustave, but how wrong I was. Her relevance to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33‘s plot becomes more apparent as the hours pass, gradually revealing herself to...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Visuals
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Aleks Franiczek You’d hope a game where painting is such an important narrative motif comes through in the visual department. Fortunately, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s art team showed up for the assignment. Each of the game’s environments are drenched...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Sleeper Hit
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Zach Wilkerson It seems strange now to call Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a “Sleeper Hit.” After all, I can still remember watching the trailer in my hotel room at Summer Game Fest 2024; I knew this game was my jam. That music! That combat! Oh, and look...
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RPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Game of the Year
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Zek Lu Could this be the most inevitable result ever? In my review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I made what felt like a bold claim, calling it the most impressive debut RPG I have ever played. Looking back, I am not sure even that statement goes...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Combat
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Aleks Franiczek “Good artists borrow; great artists steal.” And Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s designers stole and synthesized several appealing influences to craft a turn-based combat system that feels comfortably familiar and fresh at the same time....
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Animal or Mascot Character
Winner: Esquie (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Writeup by Matt Wardell It may surprise you to learn of Esquie’s reputation as the most powerful being in the world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, especially when you discover he’s basically a French Winnie the Pooh to Verso’s Christopher Robin. Esquie...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Voice Performance
Winner: Jennifer English as Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Writeup by Paul Skevington Familiar to many from her role as Shadowheart in the critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3, the casting of Jennifer English as Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could have been dismissed as a safe choice,...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Antagonist
Winner: Renoir (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Writeup by Zach Wilkerson “Renoir was right.” That was all I said to my wife before she started Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Three playthroughs later, I stand by it. Renoir is a man of principles. A man who makes tough choices and sacrifices. Will you...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Supporting Character
Winner: Monoco (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Writeup by Hilary Andreff Monoco has the most fun character theme in all of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Full stop. And that music only represents one facet of the characterization that makes him such a wonderful supporting cast member. He carries a sort...
RPGFanRPGFan Games of the Year 2025: Best Traditional RPG
Winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Writeup by Audra Bowling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hooks you from the very beginning with a heartbreakingly creative prologue setting a powerful tone for what follows. Its traditional RPG aspects are up front and center as you-as-Gustave and the tragic Sophie...
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