"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops 2025 Games, BG3 Director Praises"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned acclaim from Baldur’s Gate 3’s Publishing Director for its impressive debut. Discover details about the game's stellar launch day and insights from Andy Serkis on narrative design in gaming.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Claims Top Spot as 2025’s Best-Rated Game

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Endorses Success

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 arrives with overwhelming critical praise, captivating both players and industry professionals. Michael Douse, Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, publicly championed the title, urging gamers to experience Expedition 33 firsthand.

On April 23, Douse praised the new RPG release via Twitter/X, noting its current status as 2025’s highest-scoring game. At press time, Expedition 33 boasts a 92 Metacritic rating and carries the platform’s prestigious "Must-Play" designation.

The title has already secured Steam’s third bestselling position within its first 24 hours. Despite competing with Oblivion Remastered’s simultaneous launch, Expedition 33 dominates attention through refined gameplay mechanics and masterful narrative execution.

Game8 awarded Expedition 33 a 96/100 score for revolutionizing JRPG conventions while honoring genre roots. Its innovative combat seamlessly blends tactical depth with real-time reflexes, transforming traditional turn-based systems through evasion, parries, counters, and precision strikes. Explore our comprehensive analysis below!