Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, earning widespread acclaim and high praise from none other than the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive into the details of its phenomenal launch and discover Andy Serkis’ insights on storytelling in video games.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025
Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has launched to critical acclaim, capturing the hearts of gamers and developers across the globe. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has publicly endorsed the game, encouraging fans to experience Expedition 33 for themselves.
On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly released RPG, highlighting its status as the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.
Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to the third top-selling position on Steam. This achievement is even more impressive considering it shares its launch week with the much-anticipated Oblivion Remastered. Yet, Expedition 33 shines brightly, thanks to its high-quality gameplay and compelling narrative.
Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a stellar 96 out of 100, praising its innovative approach to JRPGs that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. The game masterfully blends tactical combat with real-time interactions, redefining traditional turn-based systems with elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, be sure to check out our detailed article below!
