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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Record Awards Haul and Developer Background
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Building on its Game of the Year triumph at The Game Awards 2025, Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won a record nine awards out of 12 nominations. The Montpellier studio's debut RPG has sold 5 million copies since April, drawing from Belle Epoque Paris and Japanese RPGs.
French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a second message congratulating the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 team, following their record-breaking Game Awards sweep including Game of the Year—the first for a French-developed title. This renewed praise from the head of state underscores national pride in Sandfall Interactive's achievement.
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In the wake of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record-breaking performance at The Game Awards—including Game of the Year—French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated developer Sandfall Interactive on Instagram, calling it a 'historic first for a French title.' The gesture underscores national pride in the Montpellier studio's debut success.