Developer Sandfall Interactive has proudly announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has soared to the top of Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release. As the fanbase for the mega-hit turn-based RPG continues to grow, the game's music has emerged as a standout feature, earning widespread acclaim on social media and now reflecting that praise in Billboard's rankings.
Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also shared that the soundtrack has made an impressive entry at number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This success underscores that players are not only captivated by the game's story and gameplay but also by its enchanting musical score.
The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 individual tracks, many of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, the epic "Lumière," has amassed nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly more than 1.9 million streams on Spotify.The impact of a video game's soundtrack resonating with music enthusiasts to this extent is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that the music was composed by Lorien Testard, who, as Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC, was discovered on SoundCloud.
Launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has rapidly surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone in just under two weeks, marking Sandfall's debut as a resounding success. The game has received such high praise that even French President Emmanuel Macron offered his congratulations.
For further 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 affect its sales. Additionally, delve into how the project is reigniting familiar debates about turn-based games.
