It’s no secret that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a smash hit. Not only did the game hold its own against some fierce, well-established competition in terms of sales, but this debut title for developer Sandfall Interactive becoming one of the year’s highest-rated games is sure to be one of the feel-good success stories for all of 2025.
The game has become so successful, that it’s even outperforming the series that most inspired its design. Expedition 33 sold over 785,000 copies on Steam in its first week, more than double what other contemporary JRPGs like Metaphor Re:Fantazio and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth sold in the same amount of time. Considering the caliber of the developer behind the former and the name recognition of the latter, it’s an impressive feat that most people wouldn’t have bet on before Expedition 33’s debut last month.
