GOTY
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sweeps The Game Awards 2025 with Game of the Year
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, won Game of the Year and eight other awards out of 13 nominations at The Game Awards 2025. Hosted by Geoff Keighley on December 11-12 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the event drew a record 171 million livestream viewers across Twitch, YouTube, and Prime Video, while featuring major game announcements.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become only the second game to claim game of the year at all five major awards, following its victory at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards. The French RPG triumphed over strong competition to secure the Best Game prize for 2025. It also won in Debut Game and Best Performer categories.
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DualShockers has released an article highlighting 10 video games that were nominated for Game of the Year but remain underrated. The piece argues that while these titles received some recognition, it is still insufficient. The article was published on February 23, 2026.
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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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.