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

Developer Sandfall Interactive has exciting news to share: the soundtrack for their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of the Billboard album charts shortly after its release. As fans immerse themselves in this mega-hit turn-based RPG, the game's music has emerged as a standout feature, earning widespread acclaim on social media and now, across Billboard's rankings.

Visiting the Billboard website reveals that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall has also shared that the soundtrack has achieved notable positions at number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only captivated by the game's story and gameplay but are also deeply engaged with its enchanting musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack boasts over 150 tracks, with several accumulating hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Among them, the track "Lumière" stands out as the most popular, garnering nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.

The impact of a video game soundtrack resonating so profoundly with music enthusiasts is remarkable, especially given that it was composed by Lorien Testard, who Sandfall discovered on SoundCloud, as highlighted in an interview with BBC.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, including Game Pass, on April 24, 2025. In just under two weeks, it has surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark, marking a significant success for Sandfall's first game. The game's acclaim is so widespread that even French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his congratulations.

For further insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can explore why Sandfall doesn't believe the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered affected its sales, as well as how the project is bringing back familiar debates about turn-based games.