Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 1M Sales in 3 Days

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable sales success, with publisher Kepler Interactive announcing that the game has sold over a million copies. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially hit a sales milestone of 500,000 copies within just 24 hours of its release, and it has now 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.

It's important to note that concurrent player records only reflect a portion of the game's 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 availability suggests that the total number of players who engaged with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its 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 significant inspiration from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic world where a giant being, The Paintress, annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative focuses on joining the crew to journey to the continent's edge to destroy The Paintress.

If you started playing over the weekend or are considering joining in this week, be sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.