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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable sales success, with over a million copies sold, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared past 500,000 copies sold within its first 24 hours and 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," the studio said on social media over the weekend.

The game's success extends beyond sales; according to SteamDB, Clair Obscur hit a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This number significantly outpaces the concurrent peak of any other game from renowned RPG developer Atlus, including the popular Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched in October 2024 and achieved a peak of 85,961 players.

It's important to note that concurrent player counts do not reflect the total player base. 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 suggests that the actual number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its widespread popularity.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly formed studio Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws significant inspiration from genre classics. It follows a crew of Expeditioners navigating a post-apocalyptic world where a giant being known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative centers on your journey with the crew to the continent's edge to confront and destroy The Paintress.

If you started playing over the weekend or are considering diving in this week, don't miss out on our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.