Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, launched on April 24, 2025, marks the first adventure from French studio Sandfall Interactive and has garnered significant attention in the gaming community. The performance director at Larian Studios praised the game on their official Twitter account during a livestream, expressing his admiration for its animation and storytelling. He remarked that it was a game that truly understood its identity and executed it beautifully. Other notable figures in the gaming industry, including John Romero, have lauded the title, indicating its importance in the evolution of independent gaming.