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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved remarkable success, with publisher Kepler Interactive announcing sales surpassing one million copies. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared, reaching a sales milestone of 500,000 copies within the first 24 hours of its release. Now, just three days post-launch, the game has doubled its initial sales figures.

"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.

While concurrent player counts on Steam provide a snapshot, the total player base for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is likely much larger. The game is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was included in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on launch day, suggesting a significant number of players across different platforms.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws inspiration from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic world where a giant entity known as The Paintress annually etches a number, erasing anyone older than it. In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, players join the crew on a mission to travel across the continent and ultimately destroy The Paintress.

Whether you started playing over the weekend or are considering diving in this week, be sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.