Developer Sandfall Interactive has announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has soared to the top of Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release.
As fans continue to immerse themselves in the mega-hit turn-based RPG, the music has emerged as a standout feature, capturing the hearts of players and music enthusiasts alike. Social media platforms are buzzing with praise for Sandfall’s debut title, and this acclaim is now mirrored on Billboard.
Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also shared that the soundtrack has impressively ranked at number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that fans are not only drawn to the game's story and gameplay but are also captivated by its enchanting, dreamlike soundtrack that enhances the entire adventure.
The *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* soundtrack features over 150 individual tracks, many of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on *Spotify*. The epic track *Lumière* stands out as the most popular, amassing nearly 1.9 million views on *YouTube* and just over 1.9 million streams on *Spotify*.A video game achieving such significant resonance with music fans is a remarkable accomplishment, especially given that the soundtrack was composed by Lorien Testard, who, as Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC, was discovered on SoundCloud.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass). In less than two weeks, it has surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone, marking Sandfall's first game as a resounding success. The game has garnered so much acclaim that French President Emmanuel Macron even offered his congratulations.
For more insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can read about why Sandfall believes the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not affect its sales. Additionally, explore how the project is reigniting familiar debates about turn-based games.
