"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 2 Million Copies in 12 Days"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling an impressive 2 million copies within just 12 days of its release. This is a significant increase from the 1 million copies sold merely three days after its launch, showcasing the game's rapid rise in popularity.

It's important to highlight that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by the French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, was released as a day-one title on Game Pass, alongside Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered. This simultaneous launch makes the sales figures even more impressive, demonstrating the game's ability to captivate a wide audience despite the competition.

In a heartfelt social media post, the team behind Clair Obscur expressed their gratitude and awe at the community's engagement, stating, "We’ve watched in awe as so many of you began your journey. Feeling every step, every emotion, every revelation alongside you. To those just joining us: welcome. Tomorrow comes."

When Bethesda unexpectedly released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the same day as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, many anticipated a fierce competition. However, both games have thrived, proving there's ample room for multiple successes in the RPG genre. Kepler Interactive notes that the release of Oblivion actually benefited Clair Obscur by heightening the excitement around RPGs.

Matt Handrahan, senior portfolio manager at Kepler Interactive, shared insights with The Game Business, saying, "We always knew that Expedition 33 had a very specific identity. When I was in the press, I saw the Western-style RPG and the Japanese-style RPG as having quite different appeals and audiences. I knew plenty of people that would play an Elder Scrolls game that wouldn't necessarily play Final Fantasy and vice versa. Also, by the time that we rolled around, we had momentum of our own and we felt pretty confident that we could stand beside it. I think there were other aspects, like the price point we were at and the inclusion in Game Pass… so we knew we would have a lot of interest around the game. We were confident in that. And it went as well as it possibly could have done in our eyes. And, actually, proximity to Oblivion didn't seem to harm us at all. In many ways, I think it just drew attention to quality RPGs that week and everybody was thinking and talking about the genre."

The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has even garnered praise from French President Macron, who commended the development team for their achievement. For those eager to dive into the game, be sure to check out our tips on the essential things to know before embarking on your journey.