The beautifully crafted world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to captivate players, as the game has now officially sold a remarkable 3.3 million copies just 33 days after its release. This stunning success story for the debut studio has been building rapidly since its launch last month.
The game made an immediate impact, selling 500,000 copies on its first day alone. This momentum continued, with sales figures hitting the one million mark within a mere three days. Now, in a fitting tribute to its thematic core, the game has reached 3.3 million sales across PC and console platforms precisely 33 days post-launch. “We couldn’t make that up,” a celebratory social media post from the developers aptly noted.
This isn’t just a numerically satisfying milestone; it represents a monumental debut success for the studio. The achievement has even garnered high-profile recognition, with French President Emmanuel Macron congratulating the team on their impressive launch.
For those unfamiliar with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the number 33 is deeply woven into the game’s narrative and mechanics. Players take control of the titular 33rd expedition, tasked with a desperate mission to stop the mysterious “Paintress” from eradicating the population. The game cleverly plays on this number in various ways – for instance, the maximum level for your weapons is capped at 33.
The game has received critical acclaim, with our own review praising its “outstanding artwork and glorious combat [that] bring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s bold, painterly world to life.”
Since its release, more fascinating details about the game’s development have surfaced. It was revealed that its now authentically French setting was originally conceived as a steampunk London. Looking ahead, director Guillaume Broche has also mentioned that the possibility of bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the Switch 2 “could be interesting,” hinting that this sales success story may have many more chapters to come.
The journey of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a testament to how a unique vision, compelling gameplay, and striking artistry can resonate deeply with a global audience, leading to truly outstanding results.
