Developer Sandfall Interactive has proudly announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has soared to the top of the Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release. As the mega-hit turn-based RPG continues to captivate fans, its music has emerged as a standout feature, garnering widespread acclaim on social media and now translating into chart-topping success on Billboard.
Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 proudly occupies the number one spot on both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall has also shared that the soundtrack has impressively climbed to position 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only drawn to the game's compelling story and gameplay but are also deeply engaged by its enchanting soundtrack that enhances the entire adventure.
The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack is a vast collection of over 150 unique tracks, with many garnering hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, "Lumière," has achieved nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and just over 1.9 million streams on Spotify, cementing its status as a fan favorite.The remarkable achievement of a video game soundtrack resonating so powerfully with music enthusiasts is a testament to the talent behind it. Composer Lorien Testard, who was discovered on SoundCloud as Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC, has crafted a truly impactful musical experience.
Since its launch on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has rapidly surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone, marking a triumphant debut for Sandfall. The game's success has even prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to extend his congratulations.
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