Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed 2 million copies sold just 12 days after launch—doubling its first-week sales milestone of 1 million. Remarkably, this achievement comes despite the RPG being available day-one on Game Pass alongside Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered.
A Remarkable Journey for Sandfall Interactive
"We've marveled watching so many players begin their expedition," the French developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive shared on social media. "Every step, emotion, and revelation resonates with us."
"To newcomers: welcome."
"Tomorrow awaits."
When Bethesda surprise-launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, many assumed only one RPG could thrive. Instead, both flourished—even benefiting from each other's success.
Kepler Interactive confirmed Oblivion's release actually boosted enthusiasm for Clair Obscur by highlighting the RPG genre's resurgence.
Defying Expectations
"We always knew Clair Obscur had a unique identity," Kepler's senior portfolio manager Matt Handrahan told The Game Business. "Western-style and Japanese-style RPGs appeal to different audiences—many Elder Scrolls fans might not play Final Fantasy, and vice versa."
"By launch, we had built our own momentum, positioning Clair Obscur alongside Oblivion confidently. Game Pass inclusion, competitive pricing, and strong pre-launch interest secured our success—and Oblivion's release only amplified RPG excitement that week."
Breaking Records & Presidential Praise
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