Developer Sandfall Interactive has announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has soared to the top of Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release.
As fans continue to immerse themselves in the mega-hit turn-based RPG, one aspect that has universally captivated audiences is its music. The soundtrack has become a focal point of discussions on social media, and this acclaim is now mirrored in Billboard's rankings.
Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also shared that the soundtrack has impressively reached 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 story and gameplay but also to its enchanting musical backdrop that enhances the entire adventure.
The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 individual tracks, with many amassing hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Among them, the epic track "Lumière" stands out as the most popular, garnering nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and just over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.For a video game soundtrack to resonate so profoundly with music enthusiasts is a remarkable achievement, particularly given that it was composed by Lorien Testard, who, as Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC, was discovered on SoundCloud.
Launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark in less than two weeks. This success story has garnered so much praise that even French President Emmanuel Macron offered his congratulations.
For more insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, explore why Sandfall believes the surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not affect its sales. Additionally, delve into how the game is reigniting debates about the merits of turn-based gameplay.
