Game of the Year
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.
Xbox Game Studios has yet to claim a Game of the Year award at The Game Awards. A upcoming title on Xbox Game Pass could change that trajectory in 2026. The game in question is positioned as a major headliner for the service.
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A month after French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's' Game of the Year win at The Game Awards, the title has seen a substantial sales boost from the endorsement, highlighting video games' economic impact in France.
The nominees for the second annual Indie Game Awards have been revealed, showcasing a diverse mix of prominent and lesser-known indie titles. Game of the Year contenders include Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, with the latter positioned as a potential favorite. The awards ceremony is scheduled for December 18 at 6:30 PM ET, streaming on YouTube and Twitch.