"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Success Soars with Soundtrack Leading Billboard Classical Charts"

Developer Sandfall Interactive recently announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has achieved remarkable success, climbing to the top of Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release. As this highly anticipated turn-based RPG continues to captivate audiences worldwide, its music stands out as a standout feature, garnering significant attention and praise on social media platforms.

Visiting the Billboard website reveals that the soundtrack currently leads both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Additionally, it has made notable appearances on other charts, ranking at #13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and #31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are embracing far more than just the game's engaging narrative and gameplay—its enchanting melodies create an immersive atmosphere throughout the entire adventure.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack comprises over 150 individual tracks, several of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Among these, Lumière has emerged as the most popular track, amassing nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.

It’s worth noting that this achievement is particularly noteworthy given that the soundtrack was crafted by composer Lorien Testard, who was discovered on SoundCloud, as mentioned in a recent interview with the BBC.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S (as well as via Game Pass) on April 24, 2025. Within just under two weeks, it surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark, marking a triumphant debut for Sandfall Interactive. The game has received widespread acclaim, even drawing praise from French President Emmanuel Macron.

To learn more about the game's reception, readers can explore why Sandfall believes the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered did not impact its sales. Additionally, they can delve into ongoing debates surrounding turn-based games sparked by this project.