Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over a million copies, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared with 500,000 copies sold within the first 24 hours of its release, and now, just three days post-launch, it has doubled that figure. The studio expressed their gratitude on social media over the weekend, stating, "And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33."
The game's success extends beyond sales; according to SteamDB, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reached a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This impressive number surpasses the concurrent peak of any other game from the renowned RPG developer Atlus, including the popular Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched in October 2024 and peaked at 85,961 players. It's worth noting that these concurrent records do not account for the entire player base, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was a day-one launch on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Consequently, the actual number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its widespread popularity.In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Crafted by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that draws significant inspiration from genre classics. The narrative 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 storyline sees players joining the crew on a mission to travel across the continent to vanquish The Paintress.
For those who started playing over the weekend or are considering diving in this week, it's recommended to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
