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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling over a million copies, as announced by its publisher, Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive initially soared past 500,000 copies sold within the first 24 hours of its release, and it has now doubled that impressive 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 figures. According to SteamDB, Clair Obscur hit a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This peak surpasses that of any other game from the notable RPG developer Atlus, including the popular Metaphor: ReFantazio, which, upon its release in October 2024, reached a concurrent peak of 85,961 players.

It's important to note that concurrent player records do not fully represent the entire player base. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on multiple platforms, including PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and it was available on day one via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Consequently, the total number of players engaging with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating the game's significant 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 established Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that draws heavily 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 and erases anyone older than that number. The game's narrative centers on joining this crew as they embark on a mission to the continent's edge to confront and destroy The Paintress.

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