French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

ign.comPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a modern RPG classic, noting its rapid success with over a million copies sold in three days and earning critical acclaim for its bold storytelling and creativity. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the game follows a crew battling aPaintress giant in a post-apocalyptic world, inspired by classic RPG tropes but executed with fresh innovation. IGN described it as a standout in the genre, offering a gripping narrative and memorable characters that stand out in both traditional and contemporary RPG scenes.