"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Soundtrack Hits No. 1 on Billboard Classical Charts"

Developer Sandfall Interactive has recently announced that the soundtrack for their highly acclaimed turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of Billboard album charts shortly after its release. The game's music has become a focal point of discussion among fans, garnering widespread acclaim on social media, and now, this enthusiasm is mirrored in the charts.

Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently dominating both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also shared that the soundtrack has impressively reached number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only captivated by the game's narrative and gameplay but are also deeply immersed in its enchanting musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 unique tracks, many of which have amassed hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, the epic "Lumière," has garnered nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.

It's a remarkable achievement for a video game soundtrack to resonate so strongly with music enthusiasts, and it's even more impressive given that the music was composed by Lorien Testard. Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC that Testard was discovered on SoundCloud, adding a unique layer to this success story.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, as well as being available on Game Pass. In just under two weeks, the game has surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone, marking a triumphant debut for Sandfall. The game's success has even caught the attention of French President Emmanuel Macron, who extended his congratulations.

For further insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can explore why Sandfall believes the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered had no significant impact on its sales. Additionally, delve into how the game is reigniting discussions about the merits of turn-based gameplay.