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Anthony McGlynn

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs shout out fellow French studio's climbing sim launching on Steam and PS5 with clever nod to their J'RPG: "Expedition 69's favorite game is out!!"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead Gustave faces a gommage.

Sandfall Entertainment, the studio behind blockbuster J'RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has taken some time to shout out fellow French devs on the release of their game. While the nod is nice on its own, it contains a funny reference to Sandfall's hit release.

The game in question is Cairn, a climbing sim about being the first to reach the top of a particularly treacherous mountain, and it comes from France-based outfit The Game Bakers. Not only is the team French, but they're apparently based in Montpellier, the same southern city as Clair Obscur's creators, prompting some recognition.

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