"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 2 Million Copies in Just 12 Days"

In a stunning display of success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold an impressive 2 million copies just 12 days after its release. This is a significant jump from the 1 million copies sold merely three days post-launch, showcasing the game's rapid rise in popularity.

It's important to highlight that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by the French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, was launched as a day-one title on Game Pass, alongside Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered. This simultaneous release did not hinder but rather amplified the success of Clair Obscur, making the 2 million sales milestone even more remarkable.

Sandfall Interactive expressed their gratitude on social media, stating, "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."

When Bethesda unexpectedly released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at the same time as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, many anticipated a clash between the two role-playing games. Contrary to expectations, both titles thrived, with Clair Obscur even benefiting from the heightened interest in RPGs spurred by Oblivion's release.

Matt Handrahan, senior portfolio manager at Kepler Interactive, shared insights with The Game Business, noting, "We always knew that Expedition 33 had a very specific identity. When I was in the press, I saw the Western-style RPG and the Japanese-style RPG as having quite different appeals and audiences. I knew plenty of people that would play an Elder Scrolls game that wouldn't necessarily play Final Fantasy and vice versa. Also, by the time that we rolled around, we had momentum of our own and we felt pretty confident that we could stand beside it. I think there were other aspects, like the price point we were at and the inclusion in Game Pass… so we knew we would have a lot of interest around the game. We were confident in that. And it went as well as it possibly could have done in our eyes. And, actually, proximity to Oblivion didn't seem to harm us at all. In many ways, I think it just drew attention to quality RPGs that week and everybody was thinking and talking about the genre."

The remarkable success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has even caught the attention of French President Macron, who praised the development team. For those eager to dive into the game, be sure to check out our tips on the essential things to know before starting your adventure.