Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over a million copies, as announced by its publisher, Kepler Interactive. The debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially set the gaming world abuzz by selling 500,000 copies within just 24 hours of its launch. Now, the game has 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's success doesn't stop there. According to SteamDB, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reached a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This number surpasses the concurrent peak of any other game from the renowned RPG developer Atlus, including the highly acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio, which, upon its release in October 2024, achieved a peak of 85,961 players.
It's important to note that concurrent player records only represent a portion of the total 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. This suggests that the actual number of players who engaged with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating the game's significant current popularity.
In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly formed studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that draws deep inspiration from genre classics. The game follows a crew of Expeditioners navigating 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 the crew's journey to the continent's edge to confront and destroy The Paintress.
If 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. These insights will enhance your gaming experience and prepare you for the challenges ahead.
