Clair Oblivion: ElderScrolls 33? Publisher's "Barbenheimer" Moment

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Releasing The Same Week as Oblivion Remastered Shadow Drops

Kepler Interactive Compares It To Barbenheimer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been steadily building momentum towards its launch when Bethesda unexpectedly dropped the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The game's publisher, Kepler Interactive, humorously acknowledged this situation on their official Twitter (X) on April 22, drawing a parallel to the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

For those who follow pop culture, Barbenheimer refers to the unique event in July 2023 when two contrasting films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, premiered on the same day. The juxtaposition of Barbie's vibrant, pink-themed world against Oppenheimer's somber and intense narrative turned into a cultural meme, with fans attending back-to-back screenings dressed in bright pinks for one and shifting to somber greys for the other. Kepler Interactive cleverly used this event to highlight the simultaneous release of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.

Despite the surprise launch of Oblivion Remastered, fans are eager to see how Expedition 33 will fare. While many developers might shift their release dates to avoid competing with such a significant title, Expedition 33 remains committed to its planned launch.

Releasing On All Platforms At The Same Time Worldwide

As the release date approaches, Expedition 33 has shared the precise times the game will become available worldwide. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set for a simultaneous launch across all platforms on April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Below is a timetable to help you determine when the game will be available in your region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled to launch on April 24, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our article below!