Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reached a major sales milestone, selling over 2 million copies just 12 days after its launch. This is a significant jump from the 1 million copies sold within the first three days, highlighting its growing popularity among gamers.

It’s important to note that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched alongside Bethesda’s *Oblivion Remastered* as a day-one addition to Game Pass. This makes the achievement even more remarkable for the French developer Sandfall Interactive and its publisher Kepler Interactive.

The team shared their appreciation on social media, writing: “We’ve watched in awe as so many of you began your journey. Feeling every step, every emotion, every revelation alongside you. To those just joining us: welcome. Tomorrow comes.”

When Bethesda surprise-released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered during the same week as the launch of *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, many assumed only one title would dominate. However, both games managed to find their audience and thrive independently.

According to Kepler Interactive, not only did *Oblivion* not negatively impact the performance of *Clair Obscur*, but it actually helped generate excitement around RPGs in general, indirectly benefiting *Expedition 33*.

Kepler Interactive’s senior portfolio manager, Matt Handrahan, explained this dynamic to The Game Business last week: “We always knew that Expedition 33 had a very specific identity. When I was in the press, I saw the Western-style RPG and the Japanese-style RPG as having quite different appeals and audiences. I knew plenty of people that would play an Elder Scrolls game that wouldn't necessarily play Final Fantasy and vice versa.

“Also, by the time that we rolled around, we had momentum of our own and we felt pretty confident that we could stand beside it. I think there were other aspects, like the price point we were at and the inclusion in Game Pass… so we knew we would have a lot of interest around the game. We were confident in that. And it went as well as it possibly could have done in our eyes. And, actually, proximity to Oblivion didn't seem to harm us at all. In many ways, I think it just drew attention to quality RPGs that week and everybody was thinking and talking about the genre.”

The success of *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* has even caught the attention of high-profile figures, with French President Macron praising the development team. If you’re planning to dive into the game, be sure to check out our tips for the important things to know before beginning your journey.

Did You Play The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or Both?

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