Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Files Reveal French Roots in Character and Enemy Names
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Dataminers have uncovered lore-packed explanations for character and enemy names in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's files, showcasing French wordplay and cultural nods from developer Sandfall Interactive. The finds come as the RPG basks in award wins, sales success, and teases of future expansions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive, has secured eight nominations at the 26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), including Game of the Year. Announced on January 17, 2026, and voted by industry peers, the nods continue the game's awards dominance after nine wins at The Game Awards—surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3's record—and seven at the Golden Joystick Awards. The ceremony is set for March 12 during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has climbed to 345 Game of the Year awards as of January 11, 2026—up from 291 (third place) earlier this month—securing second place in history per ResetEra tracking. The 2025 turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive continues dominating post-release accolades.