Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A (Huge) Free DLC Is Officially on the Way
Sandfall Interactive has made a remarkable impact: in just five months, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has captivated 5 million players and established itself as one of the brightest successes in French gaming. To thank its community, the studio is now preparing a large-scale free update — full of promises and surprises.
Released last April, the first title from Montpellier-based studio Sandfall Interactive has been nothing short of a phenomenon. Today, the game has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, while its soundtrack — composed by Lorien Testard — has already surpassed 333 million plays on music platforms. This meteoric rise propels the French studio into the big leagues and sets the stage for an exciting series of events to come.
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A colossal update to thank the fans
To celebrate this historic milestone, Sandfall Interactive is currently working on a major free update across all platforms. The studio describes it as a “heartfelt thank-you” to its community — and this time, they’re proving it with brand-new content!
THANK YOU, from @SandfallGames!
We've been working on bringing you a few updates, some of the highlights being:
🌳 New playable environment
⚔️ New late-game boss battles
👕 New costumes
➡️ Read more: https://t.co/2grDsMSrOR pic.twitter.com/voReWsXFik — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (@expedition33) October 8, 2025
Here’s what players can look forward to in this much-anticipated update:
- A brand-new playable environment, taking the Expedition to an entirely new region filled with mysteries, enemies, and secrets to uncover.
- New boss battles designed for late-game players seeking high-level challenges.
- New outfits for every member of the Expedition, offering even more customization options.
- Additional localizations in eight new languages (Czech, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian), bringing the total to 19 supported languages.
- And more surprises yet to be revealed…
This content expansion reflects the studio’s commitment to nurturing and growing its creation alongside its players. In fact, Sandfall has confirmed that Clair Obscur is now a full-fledged franchise, with new stories already planned to expand this captivating universe.
A community at the heart of its success
The French studio never misses a chance to highlight the importance of its fans. Since the game’s release, social media has been overflowing with fan art, cosplays, and creations inspired by the world of Clair Obscur. This creative outpouring has deeply moved the team: “We’re overwhelmed by your support and limitless imagination,” Sandfall shared in its official statement.
A bright future ahead
After four years of relentless development, the Sandfall Interactive team now sees its dream project resonating across the globe. The success has been praised by some of the industry’s biggest names: Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us, applauded the title, as did Japanese director Ryosuke Yoshida, who declared Expedition 33 to be his favorite game. And to top it all off, Hollywood is already working on a film adaptation of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
And the French studio isn’t stopping there. More announcements are planned in the coming months, with new projects already in development. The future looks bright for this young team, determined to write one of the finest chapters in modern RPG history.
“For those who will follow” — Sandfall Interactive’s motto now feels like a declaration of intent. It embodies the vision of a studio that inspires and leads the way. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, France delivers one of the most memorable RPGs in recent years, proving that the next generation is already here.
