Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable success, selling over a million copies, as announced by its publisher, Kepler Interactive. The debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive not only sold 500,000 copies within the first 24 hours but has now doubled that figure.
"And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," the studio said on social media over the weekend.
The game's popularity is further underscored by its performance on Steam. According to SteamDB, Clair Obscur reached a concurrent peak of 121,422 players over the weekend, surpassing the concurrent peak of any other RPG from the renowned developer Atlus, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, which, upon its release in October 2024, achieved a peak of 85,961 players.
It's important to note that these concurrent records reflect only a portion of the total player base. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on multiple platforms including PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was a day-one addition to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Therefore, the total number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its widespread appeal.
In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly formed studio Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws significant inspiration from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic world where a giant being known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative centers on the crew's mission to travel across the continent to confront and destroy the Paintress.
Whether you started playing over the weekend or are considering joining in this week, make sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
