The success of Xbox Game Pass, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, exceeds 4 million sales review

Sandfall Studios confirms 3.3 million officially, but the real figure would be around 4.4 million.

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The phenomenon of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can’t be understood without Xbox Game Pass. The studio Sandfall Studios has confirmed that the JRPG has reached 3.3 million official sales, although in jest, they pointed out that the actual figure is closer to 4.4 million. A milestone that positions it as one of the most successful titles of the year and a serious candidate for GOTY and reinforces the role of Game Pass as a discovery platform.

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Since its release as a day-one launch in Microsoft’s service, the game has multiplied its reach and become one of the most powerful surprises in the catalog. Its proposal, which combines turn-based combat, romantic aesthetics, and an unmistakable artistic style, has managed to conquer both genre veterans and new players who tried it thanks to the subscription.

Success on Xbox Game Pass and in sales

The strategy of including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in Game Pass has been key to its visibility. Immediate access to millions of users allowed for a very powerful word-of-mouth that boosted both direct sales and international notoriety.

With over 4 million copies sold in such a short time, Sandfall Studios consolidates itself as one of the names to follow in the modern JRPG landscape. And at the same time, Xbox Game Pass once again demonstrates its weight in turning independent or niche games into global phenomena.