Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable success, surpassing one million copies sold, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared by reaching a sales milestone of 500,000 copies within the first 24 hours of its launch, and it has now impressively doubled that figure.
"And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," the studio said via social media over the weekend.
The game's popularity is further evidenced by its concurrent player peak on Steam, hitting 121,422 players over the weekend, according to SteamDB. This number significantly outpaces the peak concurrent players of other RPGs from renowned developer Atlus, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched in October 2024 and reached a peak of 85,961 players.
It's important to note that these concurrent records do not reflect the total player base across all platforms. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was included in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on its launch day. This suggests that the actual number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its widespread appeal.
In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws significant inspiration from genre classics. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a giant entity known as The Paintress annually etches a number, erasing anyone older than it. Players join a crew of Expeditioners on a mission to the continent's edge to defeat The Paintress.
If you began playing over the weekend or are considering diving into the game this week, don't miss out on our tips for the essential things to know before starting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
