All articles tagged with #expedition 33
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Push Square
Sandfall Interactive plans to focus on their creative vision rather than succumbing to fan pressure for their next game, emphasizing trusting their instincts and building on their experience from the success of Expedition 33.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Eurogamer
Sandfall, the developer of the acclaimed game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, plans to focus on its own creative instincts rather than external fan pressure for its next project, emphasizing trust in their vision and experience to create something new and exciting.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by IGN
A dedicated fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 defeated the tough Duollistes boss after an 8-hour battle with over 10,000 successful parries, avoiding dodges entirely, showcasing extreme perseverance and skill, and sparking admiration among the gaming community.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Push Square
Sandfall Interactive's game Expedition 33 faced controversy over AI-generated artwork, but the developers clarified that all game content was created by humans and they do not plan to use AI in future projects, emphasizing a commitment to human-made content amidst ongoing industry debates about AI use in game development.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by GameSpot
The article discusses how the game Expedition 33 transforms the traditionally exhausting mechanic of parrying into a glamorous and rewarding combat feature, emphasizing its strategic depth, visual flair, and high payoff when executed perfectly, ultimately changing the author's perspective on parrying in games.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Verge
The Indie Game Awards retracted the Game of the Year and Debut Game awards from Expedition 33 after discovering that its developer used generative AI during development, violating the awards' strict no-AI policy, and awarded the Game of the Year to Blue Prince instead.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Sandfall Interactive's CEO Guillaume Broche states that despite the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the studio has no plans to expand, preferring to focus on creating games rather than managing growth, emphasizing the importance of limitations and authenticity in game development.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Push Square
Expedition 33, a game by Sandfall Interactive, was disqualified from the Indie Game Awards after it was revealed that the developers used generative AI in its creation, despite earlier claims that no AI was used. This led to the revocation of its awards for Best Debut and Game of the Year, highlighting ongoing controversies over AI's role in game development.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by PCGamesN
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won multiple awards including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, has been stripped of its titles by the Indie Game Awards due to the use of generative AI during development, violating the competition's rules. The awards have been reallocated to other games, highlighting ongoing concerns about AI's role in game development.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Substack
The Game Awards significantly boosted the visibility and sales of winning games like Expedition 33, which saw a dramatic increase in daily sales and Steam followers post-event, highlighting the awards' impact on game engagement and commercial success, while other nominees experienced minimal effects.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Eurogamer
The latest update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces highly challenging boss battles in the Endless Tower, including a reimagined, more difficult version of Simon, leading to widespread player frustration and praise for its difficulty, alongside new content and expansions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
The article discusses the top contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year, highlighting Expedition 33 as the frontrunner, along with other notable games like Hades 2, Silksong, and Donkey Kong Bananza, amidst a highly competitive year for gaming.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PCGamesN
Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive is about 85% of the original vision, with developers expressing pride in the game's success and emotional impact, though they wish they could do more with the character Esquie in future updates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eurogamer
The director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reveals there are still undiscovered secrets in the game, some of which fans have found unintentionally. The game has inspired high-level community experimentation, including speedruns and crazy builds, and even early prototypes have been shared publicly, helping demystify the development process. An upcoming update will add new features and story scenes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
French studio Sandfall Interactive's successful game 'Expedition 33' has sold over 5 million copies and will receive a free update with new content and quality-of-life improvements, as the team celebrates its cultural impact and plans to maintain its small, passionate approach to game development.