Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Releasing The Same Week as Oblivion Remastered Shadow Drops
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been steadily building anticipation for its launch when Bethesda unexpectedly shadow-dropped the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. Kepler Interactive, the publisher of Expedition 33, responded to this development on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22, humorously comparing the situation to the Barbenheimer phenomenon.
For those familiar with pop culture, Barbenheimer refers to the unique event in July 2023 when the films Barbie and Oppenheimer premiered on the same day. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, pink-themed world and Oppenheimer's somber, gritty narrative became a cultural meme. Fans would attend back-to-back screenings, switching from colorful outfits to more subdued attire. Kepler Interactive used this analogy to highlight the simultaneous release of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.
Despite the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33 remains steadfast in its decision to launch as planned. Many developers might choose to shift their release dates to avoid direct competition, but Expedition 33 is forging ahead with its original schedule.
As the release date approaches, Expedition 33 has shared the specific times the game will become available worldwide. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to unlock simultaneously on all platforms on April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.
Below is the timetable for when the game will be available in different regions:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled to release on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news about the game by clicking on our article below!
