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, one element that has universally delighted players is its captivating music. This has been a standout feature in discussions across social media, and now, the acclaim is mirrored in Billboard rankings.
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 reached number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only drawn to the game's story and gameplay but are also deeply connected to its enchanting, dreamlike soundtrack.
The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 unique tracks, with many amassing hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The epic track, Lumière, has emerged as the most popular, garnering nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and just over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.The fact that a video game soundtrack resonates so profoundly with music enthusiasts is a remarkable achievement, made even more notable by the fact that it was composed by Lorien Testard. Sandfall highlighted in an interview with BBC that Testard was discovered on SoundCloud, adding a unique twist to the soundtrack's success story.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass) on April 24, 2025, just under two weeks ago. In this short span, it has surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark, establishing Sandfall's debut game as a significant success. The game has received such widespread acclaim that French President Emmanuel Macron even extended his congratulations.
For deeper insights into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's reception, you can explore why Sandfall doesn't believe the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered affected its sales. Additionally, delve into how the project is rekindling familiar debates about turn-based games.
