Putting Games on Game Pass Is Worth It, Says Dev Amid Clair Obscur’s Ongoing Success

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is The Latest Game Pass Success Story!

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  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become a major hit while being available on Game Pass.
  • Although fans debate the viability of the service following this success, developers argue that launching titles on Game Pass is always a good idea.
  • They suggest that smaller studios have a lot to gain from Microsoft’s subscription.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become a major hit for the gaming industry in no time. Following dazzling reviews and an incredible sales milestone, the game has become, what many are calling, a certified GOTY contender for 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also among the many titles that launched from the get-go on Game Pass and still ended up succeeding commercially. This has sparked discussions around the subscription yet again, but developers believe there is never a good reason not to release games on Game Pass if given the opportunity.

Why it matters: Game Pass has always been the subject of scrutiny from gaming enthusiasts, but more and more developers continue to speak out in favor of the service.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpassed The 1 Million Sale Mark In Just 3 Days

Because Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sold a million units so fast and attracted a large player base, many fans debated if the studio would have been better off skipping the service altogether.

The conversation surrounding Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Game Pass led to the Palworld Publishing Manager sharing his thoughts on the situation. According to his own experience, Game Pass is a very viable service, and it is worth releasing a game on the subscription.

He points out that this is primarily true for indie and AA studios, as evident by Palworld’s success from last year.

It is very worth having your game on Game Pass.

-Bucky

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Palworld Dev Comments On Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Success And Game Pass | Image via X

Following Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s commercial success and critical acclaim, the game is likely to find a bigger audience on Game Pass. If nothing else, the recent buzz surrounding the RPG will likely encourage more Game Pass users to give it a go, even if they typically avoid titles with turn-based gameplay.

What are your thoughts on the developer’s opinion? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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