Developer Sandfall Interactive has exciting news to share: the soundtrack for their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of Billboard's album charts shortly after its release. As the mega-hit turn-based RPG continues to captivate fans, its music has emerged as a standout feature, earning widespread acclaim on social media and now, on Billboard's rankings.
If you visit the Billboard website, you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also disclosed that the soundtrack has achieved impressive positions at number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only drawn to the game's compelling story and gameplay but are also enchanted by its dreamlike melodies that accompany the adventure.
The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 unique tracks, with many garnering hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, "Lumière," has become especially popular, amassing nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.
It's a remarkable achievement for a video game soundtrack to connect so deeply with music enthusiasts, especially considering that the composer, Lorien Testard, was discovered on SoundCloud, as Sandfall revealed in an interview with the BBC.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, including Game Pass. In just under two weeks, the game has surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone, marking a significant success for Sandfall's first venture. The game has received such high praise that even French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly congratulated the team.
For more insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can explore why Sandfall believes the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not impact its sales. Additionally, delve into how the game is reigniting discussions about the merits of turn-based gameplay.
