“Clair Obscur is the franchise name": Sandfall Interactive Teases What Comes After Expedition 33
Who thought the story of Expedition 33 would be the final chapter? Quite the opposite: Guillaume Broche, director of Sandfall Interactive, has just confirmed that Clair Obscur is a franchise set to expand. And judging by the reception of this first installment, the news is bound to spark excitement.
With its steampunk aesthetics, hybrid combat system, and emotional storytelling, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 did far more than win over critics—it put France on the global JRPG map. But this is only the beginning. In a recent interview, the studio director announced that more stories will soon enrich the franchise’s universe.
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A universe built as a saga
In a conversation with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, Guillaume Broche clarified a key point: “Clair Obscur is the name of the franchise. Expedition 33 is one of the stories we want to tell.” In other words: the journey is just beginning. Even if the concept of the upcoming games remains under wraps, the intention is clear: Clair Obscur is designed as a full-fledged saga.
Multiple paths ahead
Speculation is already running wild. Should we expect a direct sequel to Expedition 33, or independent stories like the Final Fantasy saga? Sandfall has several options:
- Extend the journey of Expedition 33, by exploring the narrative threads left at the game’s conclusion.
- Explore new expeditions, with different heroes and timelines.
- Build an anthology, where each installment tells a unique story within a shared artistic vision.
Whatever the path, one thing is certain: players won’t be leaving the world of Clair Obscur anytime soon. Not to mention that Hollywood is already preparing a film adaptation of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!
A franchise full of promise
Already praised by Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us, and celebrated by Japanese director Ryosuke Yoshida, who declared Expedition 33 his favorite game, the title continues to shine on the global stage. To top it off, the Sandfall Interactive team was invited to Tokyo, to the headquarters of Square Enix, for a unique creative exchange. An exceptional recognition for a Western studio, further confirming the game’s international influence and the industry’s growing attention toward France.
So, what will the future of the saga look like? Impossible to say today. But one thing is sure: Clair Obscur has become a franchise that matters. Sandfall Interactive now holds all the cards to shape one of the most ambitious series of its generation.
