A Milestone for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has quietly become one of the year’s biggest success stories, surpassing expectations and cementing its place among the most acclaimed releases of 2025. Developed by Montpellier-based studio Sandfall, founded by former Ubisoft developers, the stylish French RPG has captivated players and critics alike with its distinctive artistry and refined gameplay.
In a recent interview with the French outlet Clips du Lundi, two members of Sandfall confirmed that the game’s true sales figures have already exceeded 4.4 million copies worldwide. Officially, Kepler Interactive has reported 3.3 million, but the behind-the-scenes numbers reveal an even more impressive performance. Clair Obscur sold three million copies within its first 33 days on the market and added another 1.4 million in the following 109 days. These figures stand out even more in a year when the global gaming industry has struggled with inflation and declining sales.
The game’s rise is all the more remarkable given its relatively modest budget of under 50 million and its lower-than-average launch price. Many critics have praised Sandfall’s craftsmanship, noting that its level of polish rivals or even surpasses far more expensive AAA productions. This combination of smart resource management, bold artistic vision, and careful pricing has turned Clair Obscur into a financial triumph and a cultural talking point.
For Kepler Interactive, the question now is whether the game can break the five million mark before the year’s end. Whatever the final number, Sandfall’s success story has already proven that passion and thoughtful design can stand shoulder to shoulder with the industry’s largest players, reshaping expectations for what a mid-budget RPG can achieve.