Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to turn heads across the gaming industry. The visually striking turn-based RPG has not only captivated players but also drawn attention from leading figures in game development. Most notably, CD Projekt Red’s global community director Marcin Momot praised the game on social media, declaring, “We need more games like this.”
Developed by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam and received critical acclaim for its innovative combat system, breathtaking visuals, and emotional storytelling. The game’s unique blend of turn-based mechanics—enhanced by dodge, parry, and free-aim elements—sets it apart from traditional RPG formulas.
A Fresh Direction for RPGs
Momot’s praise adds to the growing consensus that Clair Obscur may represent a new standard for modern RPGs. In his post on Twitter, he commended the game’s characters, story, gameplay, and especially its music, stating:
“Don’t even get me started on the music.”
His sentiments echo those of many in the industry who feel that Clair Obscur offers not just a great game, but a vision for how RPGs can evolve—eschewing bloated live-service models and formulaic storytelling in favor of focused, artistic experiences.
Industry and Community Applaud Sandfall Interactive
From its Unreal Engine 5 visuals to its painterly art style, Expedition 33 has captured the attention of both indie fans and major developers. Critics have praised its immersive world-building and philosophical narrative, while players have fallen in love with its cast of richly developed characters.
Even before release, the game was described as “a surreal fusion of Persona and Final Fantasy”—and it seems to have delivered on that promise. The fact that CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, is now publicly endorsing it only cements its status as one of 2025’s most important RPG releases.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PC (Steam), with versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S expected to launch later this year.