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Beloved PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Set to Steamroll Another Game Awards Ceremony
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received 12 nominations for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, leading all other titles. The RPG from Sandfall Interactive is recognized in categories including Best Game, Game Design, and for its voice performances. Other notable nominees include Dispatch with nine nods and Ghost of Yotei with eight.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominations - IGN
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominations with 12 nods, including Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch follows with nine nominations, while Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach also received multiple nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17.
BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced, Clair Obscur Gets 12 Nominations
The nominees for the 22nd Annual BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations across 10 categories. Other notable games receiving multiple nominations include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17 as part of the London Games Festival.
How the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev process powered creative design freedom
Sandfall Interactive's CTO Tom Guillermin details the development process for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, emphasizing how the team leveraged Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting to grant designers maximum creative freedom. This approach allowed for efficient iteration and asset reuse, enabling the small studio to achieve its creative vision for the RPG, which is available on PlayStation 5.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio withdraws legal action against graphic novel that shares the RPG's name, wishing…
Sandfall Interactive, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has withdrawn its legal action against graphic novel author Olivier Gay, whose book L'Académie Clair-Obscur shares a similar name. The studio initially contacted Gay over copyright concerns, but after communication, they decided to support his work and creativity, resolving the dispute amicably.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was built '95 percent' with Unreal Engine Blueprints
Sandfall Interactive's upcoming game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was developed using Unreal Engine's Blueprints system for approximately 95 percent of its creation. This visual scripting approach allowed the small development team to achieve a highly polished look by enabling designers and artists to implement content with fewer programming roadblocks.
What does another French studio like the Solasta 2 team feel when it sees Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 win all the awards? It's a simple answer: pride
Tactical Adventures, the studio behind Solasta 2, expresses pride in the success of fellow French developer Sandfall Interactive and their game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Solasta 2, an RPG launching in early access, is compared to Baldur's Gate 3, and its developers emphasize the importance of quality polish, even for early access titles, a lesson learned from Kepler Interactive's support of Sandfall Interactive.
"Parrying was not easy": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs had to turn to sound to fix an integral part of the…
Developers at Sandfall Interactive discussed how sound design was crucial in refining the parry mechanic for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Technical and sound designer Olivier Penchenier explained that instead of an explicit prompt, they integrated timing cues directly into the attack sounds and introduced a 'Glissant Rush' audio element to help players achieve precise parries.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio say they're seeking a 'fair solution' in dispute with comic artist who named his book after the same 15th century painting technique
Sandfall Interactive, the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is seeking a resolution with comic artist Olivier Gay over the use of the term 'Clair Obscur'. Gay alleges Sandfall's lawyers contacted him to stop selling his comic, L'Académie Clair-Obscur, which shares the name of a 15th-century painting technique. Sandfall Interactive has stated they are working with Gay and his publisher to find a fair solution.
Clair Obscur Dev Promises a 'Fair' Solution After Threatening Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic
Sandfall Interactive, the developer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has threatened legal action against a comic book titled L’Academie Clair-Obscur, claiming copyright infringement. The comic's creator, Olivier Gay, has stated he will rebrand the comic if necessary. Sandfall Interactive has since commented, expressing a desire to find a fair solution for all parties involved.
Clair Obscur Dev Withdraws All Legal Action Against Unrelated Comic Book
Sandfall Interactive has withdrawn all legal action against the comic book L’Academie Clair-Obscur, which it had previously claimed infringed on the intellectual property of its game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The studio stated that the action taken by its legal representatives was a mistake, as the comic book is unrelated to their game. Sandfall Interactive expressed support for artists and creativity, wishing the comic book creator well.
The Best Game Keys and Software Deals on G2A.COM – March 2026
G2A.COM is featuring deals on various PC games and software in March 2026. Notable discounts include Resident Evil Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and HELLDIVERS 2. Software deals are available for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and CCleaner Professional.
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik to Headline NG26 Spring
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik will be a headline speaker at Nordic Game Spring 2026, discussing the development of the franchise's latest installment. Her session will cover lessons learned from previous titles, community feedback, core gameplay loops, and managing global collaboration across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect.
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, writer for Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, shared production advice emphasizing understanding audience communication preferences. She highlighted the importance of tailoring information delivery to individual team members, citing examples of how art director Nicholas Maxson-Francomb preferred keywords while environment artists needed more detailed suggestions.
The Indie Game Awards disqualifies Clair Obscur for its use of GenAI, retracting the game’s two awards – GTOGG
The Indie Game Awards has disqualified Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, retracting its two awards due to the use of generative AI in development, which violates the awards' guidelines. Developer Sandfall Interactive initially claimed no AI was used but later admitted to using placeholder AI-generated textures during production, which were subsequently removed. The awards were given to Sorry We're Closed and Blue Prince respectively.
Storslam för Arc Raiders på Swedish Game Awards
Arc Raiders was the big winner at the Swedish Game Awards, taking home Game of the Year and three other major awards including Best Audio, Best Game Design, and Best Technology. Europa Universalis V won the public vote for Players' Game of the Year, while Battlefield 6 and other popular titles left empty-handed.
Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 29th annual DICE Awards, alongside four other accolades including Role-Playing Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei received four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year. The event also saw Evan Wells inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
French government awards knighthoods to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs
The French government has honored 28 members of Sandfall Interactive's development team with knighthoods in the Order of Arts and Letters for the success of their game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Minister of Culture Rachida Dati stated the game represents a major moment in French video game history and restores confidence to the sector.
