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 initially soared, reaching 500,000 copies sold within just 24 hours of its launch. Now, it 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 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 figure significantly surpasses the peak concurrent player counts of other RPGs from the renowned 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 do not reflect the total 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." Developed by the newly established 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 on their mission to travel across the continent and ultimately destroy The Paintress.

If you 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.