Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 51K Concurrent Players on Steam at Launch

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  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches to over 51K concurrent players on Steam, with a 93% very positive rating.
  • This successful launch for a first-time developer suggests the game could be a contender for Game of the Year.
  • Priced at $49.99, many players believe the game offers good value, evidenced by the rapid sell-out of the Collector’s Edition.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a new turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive, launched today and quickly reached a peak of 51,922 concurrent players on Steam. This is a strong debut for a first-time developer.

With thousands of players already invested and word-of-mouth growing fast, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be a strong contender for this year’s GOTY  award.

Why it matters: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a strong debut for Sandfall Interactive, showing that even small studios can be successful if they make fun games.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 51K Concurrent Players
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 concurrent players on Steam. | Source: SteamDB

Expedition 33 takes place in a world inspired by France during the Belle Époque period. Players join a team called Expedition 33 as they work to stop a mysterious villain known as the Paintress, who makes people vanish depending on how old they are. The gameplay combines turn-based fights with real-time action.

The game’s look really stands out, using an oil painting style that’s both beautiful and full of character. The art style ties in with the story and the world. Everything, from the characters to their powers and enemies, has a hand-painted vibe, mixing bright colors with a slightly rough, artistic touch.

Critics love Clair Obscur, praising its beautiful visuals, captivating story, and fresh take on gameplay. CGMagazine awarded it a perfect score, describing it as a “master-crafted RPG”.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features real-time turn-based combat.

Famous actors cerrtainly add to the game’s appeal. Andy Serkis, known for roles like Gollum and in Planet of the Apes, voices Renoir, while Charlie Cox from Daredevil also plays a significant part. Serkis said he was drawn to the project because of its strong emotional content and artistic vision, calling it “one of the most visually beautiful games” he has seen.

Furthermore, other talented actors, such as Jennifer English and Ben Starr (from Final Fantasy XVI), also contribute to bringing the story to life, which many reviewers consider one of the best in recent RPGs.

From a gameplay standpoint, the game features over 30 hours of main story content, and with side quests, gamers can enjoy a total playtime of more than 60 hours. At $49.99, many players feel it’s worth the price. The Collector’s Edition sold out fast, showing just how popular it is.

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