Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable success, selling over a million copies, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared past the 500,000 sales mark within just 24 hours of its release, and has now impressively 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 has also hit another significant milestone, reaching a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam, according to SteamDB. This peak surpasses that of any other game from the renowned RPG developer Atlus, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, which, upon its release in October 2024, achieved a concurrent peak of 85,961 players.It's important to note that these concurrent records do not reflect the full scope of the game's player base. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was also released on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was available on day one through the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Consequently, the total number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, underscoring the game's current popularity.
In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was praised as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that draws heavily from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic world where a giant entity known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative centers on joining a crew tasked with traveling to the continent's edge to destroy The Paintress.
Whether you started playing over the weekend or are considering diving in this week, make sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
