Inexperienced Team Doubles Efforts for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Success

The developers of French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from newcomers Sandfall Interactive, achieved twice the workload of seasoned studios. The young staff's lack of preconceived notions about studio operations and game development fueled their innovative push to release the hit title.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 marks a triumph for Sandfall Interactive, a relatively new French studio. Its inexperienced team doubled the efforts typically required of veterans to complete the ambitious RPG.

This success stemmed from the younger developers' fresh perspective: unburdened by industry expectations, they pushed creative boundaries without assumptions about how games or studios operate.

The game's innovative approach has drawn acclaim, showcasing how raw talent and determination can rival established teams in game development.

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Illustration of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers celebrating record nine awards at The Game Awards 2025, with game artwork featuring Belle Époque Paris and RPG elements in the background.
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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.

Building on reports of their doubled efforts, Sandfall Interactive's lead designer Michel Nohra and producer Francois Meurisse revealed in Edge Magazine how the novice team's fresh ideas overcame inexperience to deliver Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the award-winning 2025 RPG.

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Following its record 13 nominations at The Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive's debut RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has won GameSpot's Game of the Year for 2025. Built on a budget under $10 million, it has sold over 5 million copies amid widespread acclaim for its storytelling, combat, and visuals.

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.

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Following its record 13 nominations, Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025 on December 12, marking a historic win for the turn-based RPG. The event also featured major franchise announcements amid a celebration of innovative gaming.

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.

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Following its Game of the Year triumph at The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a free 'Thank You Update' DLC, revealed at the ceremony and now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

 

 

 

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