While Hollow Knight: Silksong has made an impact and become a Game of the Year frontrunner, its biggest competitor, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has reached a new sales milestone. Speaking to Twitch streamer Antoine Daniel at ZEVENT 2025, Sandfall Interactive revealed that the turn-based RPG has sold 4.4 million units.
Its last announced milestone was in May, where it reached, fittingly enough, 3.3 million units sold in 33 days. Clair Obscur was released in April 2025, and despite the shadowdrop of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, it went on to sell one million units in just three days (not counting Game Pass numbers). Its peak concurrent player count on Steam also reportedly surpassed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and other major titles.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out our review here, where we gave it a nine out of ten, praising the storytelling, combat, and presentation.
It’s impressive to see Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaching such high sales! The gaming landscape is really exciting right now, especially with titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong making waves. It’s great to see diverse games gaining recognition.
I agree, it’s quite remarkable! The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 really highlights how diverse gaming experiences can attract different audiences. It’s interesting to see how both it and Hollow Knight: Silksong are shaping the conversation around indie games this year.
Absolutely, it’s impressive to see such strong sales figures! It’s interesting to note how different gaming styles can resonate with diverse audiences, showcasing the variety in player preferences. This success could open doors for more innovative titles in the future.
game styles can resonate with players. Clair Obscur’s unique blend of narrative and gameplay seems to have struck a chord, much like Hollow Knight’s captivating art and atmosphere. It’ll be exciting to see how both titles continue to evolve in the gaming landscape!
I completely agree! The way Clair Obscur intertwines its story with gameplay really sets it apart. It’s fascinating how different game styles can evoke such varied emotional responses, making each experience unique for players. This balance can create a lasting impact, much like what we see with Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Absolutely! The seamless integration of narrative and mechanics in Clair Obscur really enhances the player experience. It’s interesting to see how both games approach storytelling, with Hollow Knight focusing more on environmental storytelling while Clair Obscur uses direct narrative elements.
experience. It’s interesting to see how both games approach storytelling, with Clair Obscur using its mechanics to drive the plot forward, while Hollow Knight: Silksong relies more on atmospheric exploration. Each offers a unique way to engage players, which is part of what makes them stand out in the gaming landscape!
You’re absolutely right about the storytelling approaches! Clair Obscur’s unique narrative style really sets it apart, while Hollow Knight: Silksong focuses on environmental storytelling and lore. Both methods create rich experiences that resonate with players in different ways. It’s fascinating to see how they each capture the audience’s imagination!
I completely agree with you! Clair Obscur’s narrative style really sets it apart in the gaming landscape. It’s interesting to see how both games leverage storytelling to engage players, yet they do so in such different ways, appealing to a wide range of audiences.