When Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 walked away with the Game of the Year trophy at The Game Awards 2025, fans celebrated a well-deserved victory for the French studio’s debut RPG. But here’s the kicker that has everyone talking: this isn’t a one-and-done story. Director Guillaume Broche just dropped the confirmation we’ve all been hoping for, Clair Obscur is a full-blown franchise, and Expedition 33 is merely the first chapter in what promises to be an expansive universe.
The franchise reveal that changes everything
In a recent interview with Edge magazine, Broche made it crystal clear: “Clair Obscur is the name of the franchise, and Expedition 33 is one of the stories we want to tell within it.” This isn’t just corporate speak about potential sequels. The director emphasized that “what’s certain is that this isn’t the end of the Clair Obscur franchise,” leaving the door wide open for both direct sequels and entirely new narratives set in the same world.
For fans who’ve fallen in love with the game’s unique blend of turn-based combat, its hauntingly beautiful Belle Époque-inspired aesthetic, and its intricate systems like Pictos and Luminas, this news is nothing short of electrifying. The world-building in Expedition 33 hinted at so much more beneath the surface, and now we know that was entirely intentional.
Quality over quantity: Sandfall’s smart approach
What’s equally refreshing is how Sandfall plans to handle this expansion. Despite the studio’s newfound financial security following their GOTY success, Broche isn’t interested in massive team expansions or losing creative control. “It’s good to have limitations when you’re creative,” he explained, adding that the leadership team wants to stay hands-on with development. “We prefer making games over managing them,” he said, reflecting on the satisfaction of the past five years.
This philosophy suggests we won’t see rushed annual releases or diluted experiences. Instead, Sandfall seems committed to maintaining the same meticulous craft that made Expedition 33 special in the first place. While details about the next project remain under wraps, the studio’s approach gives fans good reason to trust whatever comes next.
Currently available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (including day one on Game Pass), Expedition 33 has set a high bar for what this franchise can achieve. The question now isn’t if we’ll see more of this world, it’s what incredible stories Sandfall will tell next.
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