A Record-Breaking Performance From Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Today, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2025, marking a major moment for French studio Sandfall Interactive. The acclaimed RPG emerged as the standout release of the year and collected a remarkable set of honors throughout the event. Alongside the top prize, the game earned awards for Best Indie Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best RPG, Best Narrative, Best Game Direction, and Best Performance for Jennifer English.
Clair Obscur entered the show with a historic thirteen nominations, the highest ever recorded for a single title at The Game Awards. By the end of the ceremony, a total of nine wins set another milestone. This achievement surpassed the record previously held by The Last of Us Part II, which earned seven awards during the 2020 ceremony. The scale of the accomplishment reflected the industry’s strong reception to Sandfall Interactive’s striking blend of storytelling, artistry, and role-playing systems.
The only categories where the game fell short were Best Audio Design, which went to Battlefield 6, and the Players’ Voice award, which was claimed by Wuthering Waves. Even with these exceptions, the overall outcome made the night unmistakably centered around Clair Obscur.
No other title managed to secure more than one award, showing how completely it dominated the event. Its presence shaped the rhythm of the show, with each announcement reinforcing the impact the game has had since release. For Sandfall Interactive, the evening marked a defining milestone and positioned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent years.
Additionally, if you want to find out what we think about the game, check out our official review right here!