Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 120,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to build momentum, reaching a peak of 121,422 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend.

This impressive figure places it among the platform’s top 10 most-played games, surpassing titles like Call of Duty and Apex Legends during that time.

In addition to its player count milestone, Expedition 33 currently ranks as the third best-selling game on Steam, trailing only behind Counter-Strike 2 and the newly released Oblivion Remastered from Bethesda.

The success doesn’t stop there. As previously announced by Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 crossed 1 million sales within just three days of its release across all platforms, a major achievement for the relatively new studio. According to updates from the developer, these numbers account for units sold to players and shipped to retailers, excluding Xbox Game Pass downloads.

The growing attention surrounding Expedition 33 can be credited to a combination of its dark, atmospheric style, deep lore, and challenging yet rewarding combat mechanics. Sandfall Interactive had been teasing key gameplay features for months, and now that players have had a chance to experience the full game, the positive word-of-mouth seems to be propelling it even further.

Data from SteamDB and other tracking sources confirms that the game’s momentum is not just a passing trend. Whether it’s the distinctive art style, described by some players as resembling a Byzantine painting brought to life, or the carefully balanced progression system that rewards even small victories, Expedition 33 has clearly struck a chord with its audience.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now holds a Metacritic score of 92—the highest of any game released in 2025. Even more remarkable is its user score of 9.7/10, with many claiming it's the highest ever.

For players who haven't yet explored its post-apocalyptic world and intricate lore, now might be the perfect time to jump in. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is also accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at no additional cost.