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Sandfall Interactive business and news from across the web.- CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARYClair Obscur: Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary with new artwork, a free game update featuring anniversary haircuts, and a limited-time 20% discount on Steam. The game has sold over 8 million units globally and was the most downloaded new third-party release on Xbox Game Pass in 2025. New merchandise collaborations and community emotes have also been released.
- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Surpasses 8 Million Sales Worldwide in 1 YearSandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive announced that their turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has sold over eight million units worldwide, coinciding with its first anniversary. The game features real-time combat mechanics, character customization, and exploration across various locations inspired by Belle Époque France. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top eight millionClair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed eight million sales one year after its release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The turn-based RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, also saw significant sales milestones shortly after its launch in April 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast get free glow-up for game's 1st anniversarySandfall Interactive has released a one-year anniversary update for their acclaimed role-playing adventure, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The update adds new hairstyles for the main characters and includes minor fixes for collision detection and rest points. The game is also currently 20% off on Steam, and rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 port and a movie adaptation have surfaced.- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Anniversary Update Adds New Haircuts and FixesSandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive have released an anniversary update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, adding new cosmetic haircuts for characters and addressing various bugs and collision issues. The update celebrates the game's first year since launch, which has sold five million units across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Is One Year Old Today, and There's a Free Content Update to CelebrateClair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive, is celebrating its first anniversary with a free content update. The patch introduces new haircut options for all playable characters, accessible through specific in-game merchants, alongside various bug fixes and adjustments. The game, released on PlayStation 5, was a surprise hit, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews and achieving significant commercial success.- Expedition 33 Gets Free PS5 Content Update as It Turns One Year Old and Surpasses 8 Million SalesClair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed 8 million sales and received a free content update for its one-year anniversary. The update adds new anniversary haircuts for all playable characters, obtainable from specific merchants. The turn-based RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive, was a surprise hit upon its debut in 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's first birthday is here, cue an anniversary patch giving everyone in the J'RPG special hairdosSandfall Interactive has released an anniversary patch for their JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, celebrating one year since its release. The patch introduces new cosmetic hairstyles for several characters and includes various bug fixes, addressing issues with achievements, collision, and character menus.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets a surprise update for the RPG's first anniversary and, my god, Monoco has braids…Sandfall Interactive is celebrating the first anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a surprise update. The patch introduces new collectible haircuts for characters and addresses various bugs. The developer highlighted Monoco's new braided hairstyle as a notable addition.
Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Haircuts For The Main CharactersSandfall Interactive is celebrating the first anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a free update that adds new haircut styles for the main characters. The studio also announced that the game has sold 8 million units and its soundtrack has been streamed over 617 million times. The game is available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, with a 20% discount on Steam until April 27.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With 8 Million SalesSandfall Interactive's debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has achieved 8 million sales in its first year. The acclaimed RPG, available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, also received a minor anniversary update adding new haircuts. The studio is focusing on its next project, trusting its instincts.- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Anniversary Artwork Released as Game Gets Steam DiscountSandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive have released new anniversary artwork for their turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, celebrating its first year. The game is also currently available at a 20% discount on Steam. The article mentions the game has sold five million units and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Surrounded by layoffs, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lune actor hopes the next game from Sandfall sticks to what made its debut RPG a hit: "Value the amazing people who made this"Kirsty Rider, an actor for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, hopes Sandfall Interactive will continue to value its team and the creative elements that made their debut RPG a success. Despite industry-wide layoffs, Sandfall's lead writer and programmer have indicated a commitment to maintaining their current team structure and focusing on shipping quality games.
The 10 best story-driven RPGs as decided by a lifelong fan who lives for great storytellingThis article ranks the 10 best story-driven RPGs, highlighting games celebrated for their compelling narratives and player choice. The list includes titles like Disco Elysium, Undertale, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, with a focus on immersive storytelling and character development.
Robert Pattinson Is Charlie Cox's Choice for Gustave in Expedition 33 MovieCharlie Cox, the voice actor for Gustave in the upcoming game Expedition 33, has suggested Robert Pattinson for the role in a potential film adaptation. Cox expressed his desire to reprise his voice role while Pattinson would portray the character visually, noting their similar appearances.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awardsThe 22nd annual BAFTA Game Awards honored outstanding creative achievements, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch taking home multiple awards, including Best Game for Clair Obscur. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received an Academy Fellowship for his contributions to mobile gaming. The ceremony also faced controversy regarding the last-minute removal of a trailer for the game The Quiet Things.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gustave actor Charlie Cox says Sandfall "should get Robert Pattinson to play the…Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Charlie Cox believes Robert Pattinson would be a fitting choice to play the game's protagonist, Gustave, in a potential movie adaptation. Cox, who voiced Gustave, expressed interest in still providing the voice work for such a project, noting the resemblance between Pattinson and the character.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins eachClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, with Sandfall Interactive also securing wins for Debut Game and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch tied for the most wins with three awards, including Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffery Wright, and also received nominations in multiple categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, tooClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Game award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, though it secured only three wins out of ten nominations. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Best Narrative. This year's awards saw a more distributed set of wins compared to Clair Obscur's previous dominant performances at other ceremonies.