It’s not every day a brand-new RPG storms the charts like this, but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially done it. Sandfall Interactive has announced that their debut game smashed through half a million copies sold on day one, and now, only three days later, it’s crossed the one million sales mark. That’s without even counting all the players diving in through Game Pass on PC and Xbox, which normally cuts into full purchases, making this an even bigger win.
For a game that isn’t running on a triple-A budget, this is huge. With numbers like this, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could already be closing in on breaking even, and honestly, it deserves every bit of this success.
A strong start backed by critical acclaim
Since launch, both critic and user reviews have been glowing. Many are already putting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 forward as an early contender for Game of the Year. It’s easy to see why the game made a strong impression from its first reveal, blending a unique fantasy setting inspired by Belle Époque France with a haunting narrative about a mysterious being wiping out an entire year’s class.
Gameplay-wise, it’s a clever mix too. Classic turn-based JRPG combat is spiced up with real-time elements, letting players dodge and parry through Quick-Time events to keep every fight feeling sharp and intense. Add to that a stacked cast featuring the likes of Andy Serkis, Charlie Cox, Ben Starr, and Jennifer English, and the whole experience just feels that much richer.
Smooth performance, even on lower-end setups
Another reason players are flocking to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? It runs beautifully. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game doesn’t demand a monster rig to look stunning. Even if your PC struggles, there’s no need to miss out; you can stream it via NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud platform. Plus, the game supports NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution out of the box for smoother performance. If you want Frame Generation, too, you’ll need to grab the PureDark mod (only available through the modder’s Patreon).
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is shaping up to be something special — and the early sales and reception back that up. If you’ve been craving a fresh RPG that balances gorgeous visuals, deep storytelling, and hands-on combat, this one is worth a look.
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