"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 1 Million Sales in 3 Days"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has soared past a significant milestone, with publisher Kepler Interactive announcing sales exceeding one million copies. The debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially impressed by reaching 500,000 sales within just 24 hours of its release, and it has now doubled that figure.

"And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," Sandfall Interactive proudly stated on social media over the weekend.

The game's success extends beyond sales; according to SteamDB, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieved a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This impressive figure 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 reached a peak of 85,961 players.

While concurrent records provide a snapshot of player engagement, they don't capture the full scope of the game's reach. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was also released on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was available on day one through the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This multi-platform availability suggests that the actual number of players over the weekend was significantly higher, indicating the game's widespread appeal.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Crafted by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, the game is a turn-based RPG that draws heavily from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic setting where a giant entity known as The Paintress annually inscribes a number, erasing anyone older than that age. The narrative centers on a mission to travel across the continent and defeat The Paintress.

If you've recently started playing or are considering diving into the game this week, make sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. These insights will enhance your experience with this critically acclaimed RPG.