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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Hits 3.3 Million Sales in 33 Days as Studio Eyes Next Game

Sandfall Interactive’s debut JRPG earned acclaim for its tight design, moderate length, Persona-inspired combat

Overview

  • Sandfall Interactive announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 3.3 million copies in 33 days, not including Game Pass downloads.
  • The game holds a 92 Metacritic score, tying it as the year’s highest-rated title alongside Blue Prince.
  • Developers attribute its commercial success to a focused 30–60 hour scope and a $50 price point that respects player time.
  • Creative director Guillaume Broche credits Japanese RPGs, particularly Persona 5, for shaping the game’s combat visuals and UI.
  • Sandfall Interactive’s leadership confirms they are already brainstorming concepts for their next project following this breakthrough debut.