Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Soundtrack Hits No.1 on Billboard Classical Charts

Developer Sandfall Interactive proudly announced that the soundtrack for their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of Billboard's album charts shortly after its release. This mega-hit turn-based RPG has captivated fans not only with its compelling story and gameplay but also with its enchanting music, which has become a focal point of praise on social media platforms.

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. Additionally, Sandfall disclosed that the soundtrack has achieved a notable ranking of 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are deeply immersed not just in the game's narrative and mechanics but also in its dreamlike musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack is a vast collection of over 150 tracks, with many accumulating hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, "Lumière," has garnered nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly more than 1.9 million streams on Spotify. The remarkable resonance of the game's music with fans is a testament to the talent of composer Lorien Testard, who, according to Sandfall in an interview with BBC, was discovered on SoundCloud.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), and in less than two weeks, it has surpassed the impressive milestone of 2 million copies sold. This success story for Sandfall's inaugural game has garnered widespread acclaim, even earning a congratulatory nod from French President Emmanuel Macron.

To delve deeper into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can explore why Sandfall believes the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not affect its sales. Additionally, learn about how the project is reigniting discussions on the merits of turn-based games.