Clair Oblivion: The Elder Scrolls' "Barbenheimer" Moment

The publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draws a parallel between their game launching the same week as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and the Barbenheimer cultural moment. Read on for their reaction to Oblivion's surprise announcement and the global release schedule for their own title.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches in Same Week as Oblivion Remastered's Shadow Drop

Publisher Kepler Interactive References Barbenheimer Comparison

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had been steadily building momentum for its upcoming launch when Bethesda unexpectedly revealed the long-rumored The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. On April 22, the game's publisher, Kepler Interactive, addressed the situation on its official Twitter (X) account, playfully likening the circumstance to the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

As pop culture enthusiasts may recall, "Barbenheimer" described the unique event in July 2023 when two highly anticipated films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, premiered on the same day. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, pink-infused aesthetic and Oppenheimer's somber, historical themes became an internet sensation, with many fans attending double-feature screenings dressed in bright colors for the first film and muted tones for the second. The publisher used this cultural reference to frame the simultaneous release week of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.

Following the unexpected arrival of Oblivion Remastered, players are watching closely to see how Expedition 33 will fare. While many developers opt to reschedule launches to avoid competing with major titles, Expedition 33 appears committed to its original release date.

Global Simultaneous Release Across All Platforms

Ahead of its imminent launch, the Expedition 33 team shared the official global unlock times for the game. According to the announcement, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will release simultaneously on all platforms, synchronized to April 24 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Refer to the schedule below to determine when the game becomes available in your region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates and news about the game, check out our related article below.