Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses 1 Million Sales in 3 Days

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling over a million copies, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. This debut RPG from developer Sandfall Interactive has seen tremendous success, initially reaching 500,000 copies sold within just 24 hours of its launch, and now doubling that figure.

"And here we are. Three days after launch. One million copies sold. Thank you for believing in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," the studio said via social media over the weekend.

The game's success extends beyond sales. According to SteamDB, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reached a concurrent peak of 121,422 players on Steam over the weekend. This impressive number surpasses the concurrent peak of any other game from the renowned RPG developer Atlus, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched in October 2024 and achieved a peak of 85,961 players.

It's important to note that concurrent player records don't capture the full scope of the game's player base. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on multiple platforms including PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X and S, and was available on day one through the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This suggests that the actual number of players engaging with the game over the weekend was likely much higher, indicating its widespread popularity.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Crafted by the newly established studio Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws significant inspiration from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners in a post-apocalyptic setting where a giant entity known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than it. The game's narrative centers on joining this crew to journey to the continent's edge in a bid to destroy The Paintress.

If you've started playing over the weekend or are considering diving in this week, make sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before going into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.