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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets Game Awards Record as France’s President Hails Indie Triumph

Sandfall built the acclaimed RPG with a sub-$10 million budget and a small team.

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses a speech during a meeting with senior government officials in Paris on March 12, 2024.
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The game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' on a colorful background.

Overview

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won nine awards at The Game Awards 2025, including Game of the Year, setting a new record for the event.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive on Instagram, calling the Game of the Year win a historic first for a French title and praising the team’s achievement.
  • Sandfall announced and released a free Thank You update, Verso’s Drafts, adding a new area with challenging bosses and playful nods to Persona, Final Fantasy XIV, and Xenoblade.
  • Retailers marked the sweep with promotions, with the PC version discounted to $39.99 and similar pricing available for PS5.
  • The game launched April 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with day-one Xbox Game Pass, and press reports cite more than five million copies sold by early October.