Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut title from French studio Sandfall Interactive, has reached a significant commercial milestone, selling more than two million copies within just twelve days of release. The announcement was made through the game’s official social media channels, where the development team expressed gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support.
In a heartfelt message shared on the Bluesky platform, the developers wrote, “Twelve days in, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has crossed two million copies sold. We’ve watched in awe as so many of you began your journey. Feeling every step, every emotion, every revelation alongside you. To those just joining us: welcome. Tomorrow comes.”
The sales figures come after an already impressive launch. Just three days after its release, the game had already sold over one million copies, as reported on April 27, 2025. Its strong market presence was further demonstrated through its performance on Steam, where it peaked at over 121,000 concurrent players and secured the seventeenth position among the platform’s most-played games. Such figures are notable not only for a new IP but particularly remarkable for a game simultaneously available on Xbox Game Pass, which often impacts direct sales.
Set in a richly imagined world inspired by Belle Époque France, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 casts players as members of a doomed expedition seeking to defy the curse of the Paintress—a mysterious figure who annually selects an age that determines who will disappear from the world. With the cursed number soon to fall to thirty-three, the protagonists undertake a harrowing journey to stop the cycle and challenge fate itself.
Built using Unreal Engine 5, the game showcases a visually stunning art direction coupled with a powerful orchestral score that amplifies its emotional narrative. From its surreal, dreamlike environments to its turn-based combat system infused with real-time mechanics, Expedition 33 blends traditional RPG elements with innovative storytelling to offer a unique and compelling experience.
The title has also received widespread critical acclaim, earning a 92 rating on Metacritic. This places it among the highest-rated games of the year and solidifies its position as one of the most successful new IP launches of the decade. Critics have praised its visual design, emotional depth, and the ambitious narrative that ties gameplay and world-building seamlessly together.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
