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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has soared to new heights, selling over a million copies, as announced by publisher Kepler Interactive. The debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive initially set the gaming world abuzz by reaching a sales milestone of 500,000 copies within just 24 hours of its launch. Now, the game has impressively doubled 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 expressed via social media over the weekend.

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

It's worth noting that concurrent records don't capture the full scope of the 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. Therefore, the actual number of players who engaged with the game over the weekend is likely much higher, indicating its widespread appeal.

In IGN's 9/10 review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game was hailed as a "modern RPG classic." Developed by the newly established Sandfall Interactive, this turn-based RPG draws significant inspiration from genre classics. It follows a group of Expeditioners navigating a post-apocalyptic world where a giant being known as The Paintress annually etches a new number, erasing anyone older than that age. The game's narrative centers around the protagonist's mission to join the crew and travel to the continent's edge to confront and destroy The Paintress.

If you embarked on this adventure over the weekend or are contemplating diving in this week, make sure to check out our tips for the essential things to know before starting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.