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Celebrating 5 Million Sales of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sega has announced that its groundbreaking turn-based RPG, "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," has sold over 5 million copies worldwide since its release on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows/Steam/Epic Games Store). This milestone is a testament to the game’s extensive appeal, drawing in players with its unique mechanics and captivating narrative.

In addition to its impressive sales figures, the original soundtrack composed by Laurien Testard has garnered over 33 million streams and has spent more than ten weeks at the top of the Billboard Classic Album Chart, showcasing the game's cultural impact and its fans’ dedication.

As part of the celebration, Sega has confirmed plans for a significant free update across all platforms, teeming with exciting new features tailored to enhance the player experience.

Free Update Details

The upcoming free update aims to express gratitude for reaching 5 million sales, introducing several thrilling additions:

• - New Playable Environments: Explore fresh locales where players will encounter unknown enemies and surprises awaiting the characters from "Expedition 33."
• - Challenging Boss Battles: New, high-difficulty boss fights are being added to reward late-game players with thrilling combat experiences.
• - New Costumes: Each character will receive new outfits, expanding customization options and allowing players to personalize their avatars.
• - Expanded Language Support: The update will add support for Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian, increasing the total supported languages to 19.

Sega envisions that these additions, alongside many more surprises, will delight fans, enhancing their immersion in the game world. Updates on the rollout will be available through official social media accounts.

Insights from Creative Director

Guillaume, the creative director of the game, expressed his gratitude towards players for their incredible response. Years of dedication have gone into this dream project, and it resonates deeply with fans across the globe. Player-generated content, from fan art to music covers, demonstrates the affection within the community.

He added, “We sincerely appreciate the enthusiastic support for our creation. The upcoming update reflects our gratitude towards fans. Our team is diligently working to ensure it meets expectations, so please look forward to it.”

About Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" is an immersive turn-based RPG that integrates an innovative real-time combat system. Set in a fantastical world called "Lumiere" that draws inspiration from France's Belle Époque, players must confront the menacing entity known as "The Paintless," which threatens the realm. Year after year, this ominous force inscribes numbers onto a monolith, sending individuals of that age to a grim fate. Players take on the role of an expedition team known as "The 33rd Expedition," embarking on a quest to eliminate this menace and disrupt the cycle of death.

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Product Overview for PS5 Package Edition

• - Title: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• - Platforms: PlayStation 5
• - Release Date: Available now (April 24, 2025)
• - Suggested Retail Price: ¥6,727 (tax included ¥7,400)
• - Genre: Turn-Based RPG
• - Players: 1
• - Publisher: Kepler Interactive/Sandfall Interactive
• - CERO: Z Rating (18+ only)
• - Copyright: ©2025 Sandfall Interactive SAS - Published by Kepler Interactive Limited. All rights reserved.
• - Official Site: https://expedition33.sega.jp/

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