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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has soared to impressive heights, selling over a million copies shortly after its release, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially hit a remarkable sales milestone of 500,000 copies within just 24 hours of its launch, and it 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 doesn't stop at sales. According to SteamDB, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reached a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This number surpasses the concurrent peak of any other game from the 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 records only reflect a portion of the player base. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was also released on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was available on day one via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This suggests that the total number of players who engaged with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating the game's widespread popularity.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly formed 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 being known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative centers on joining the crew's mission to reach the continent's edge and destroy The Paintress.

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