French President Issues Second Congratulation to Expedition 33 After Historic Awards

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.

Follow-Up Presidential Praise

Building on his initial congratulations earlier today after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's nine Game Awards wins (detailed in prior coverage), President Macron has praised the Sandfall Interactive team once more. In his latest statement, he emphasized the win's inspirational value, stating it is "for future generations and those that follow."

Broader Significance

This second endorsement highlights ongoing national support for the Montpellier studio's debut RPG, which marked a historic milestone as the first entirely French-made game to claim Game of the Year. The repeated recognition from Macron signals potential boosts for French gaming, including increased funding and talent development amid Europe's rising RPG scene.

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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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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.

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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French President Emmanuel Macron has praised the developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for their record-breaking wins at The Game Awards. The Montpellier-based Sandfall Interactive team secured nine awards, including Game of the Year, marking a historic achievement for a French game. Macron highlighted the success as a point of national pride on social media.

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, 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.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a record 12 nominations at The Game Awards 2025, topping the list including Game of the Year. The French RPG joins other contenders like Death Stranding 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong for the top prize. The ceremony is set for December 11 in Los Angeles.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has secured 291 Game of the Year awards in 2025, ranking third all-time and surpassing Baldur's Gate 3. The turn-based RPG from debut studio Sandfall Interactive dominated awards like The Game Awards and Golden Joysticks, emerging as the defining title of the year.

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