Developer Sandfall Interactive has exciting news to share: the soundtrack for their latest hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of the Billboard album charts shortly after its release. As the buzz around this turn-based RPG continues to grow, the game's music has emerged as a standout feature, resonating deeply with fans and critics alike.
Visit the Billboard website, and you'll see Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 proudly leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall has also revealed that the soundtrack has impressively reached No. 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and No. 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This success underscores how the game's enchanting music enhances the entire adventure, captivating players beyond its compelling story and gameplay.
The *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* soundtrack is a vast collection, featuring over 150 tracks, many of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on **Spotify**. Among these, the track "Lumière" stands out as the most popular, boasting nearly 1.9 million views on **YouTube** and a similar number of streams on **Spotify**.The impact of a video game soundtrack resonating so strongly with music enthusiasts is truly remarkable. This achievement is even more impressive given that the soundtrack was crafted by composer Lorien Testard, who, as Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC, was discovered on SoundCloud.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), and in just under two weeks, it has already sold over 2 million copies. This swift success marks Sandfall's debut title as a major hit, earning accolades from fans and even a congratulatory message from French President Emmanuel Macron.
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