Dreams have turned into reality for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has surpassed 3.3 million copies sold in just 33 days since its release. Sandfall Interactive Studio highlighted this achievement in a post shared on the official game account on X.

The turn-based RPG, developed in France, had an impressive launch. Within a single day, it sold 500,000 copies, reaching 1 million in three days, and another million within less than two weeks.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers stay true to their values

Despite the success, François Meurisse, co-founder of Sandfall Interactive, emphasized in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz that the team intends to continue with their current approach. Meurisse shared, “Our vision is to maintain a compact team, working together in the same city, focusing on one project at a time, preserving the agility, creativity, and passion of a small group dedicated to creating impactful experiences.”

Meurisse also expressed uncertainty about the need for larger games, highlighting that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s strength lies in respecting the player’s time. The game offers a wealth of activities without requiring extensive time commitments, thus avoiding unnecessary expansion. The studio’s future plans remain unclear, though success may prompt a reevaluation of earlier strategies.

Similar sentiments were expressed by Takuro Mizobe, head of Pocketpair studio, creators of Palworld, who also indicated a preference for maintaining a smaller team to preserve company culture. This approach was supported by John Buckley, the game’s community manager.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Its availability on Xbox Game Pass significantly contributed to its reach and success.