"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Named Top Game of 2025, Praised by BG3's Director"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered widespread acclaim for its stellar launch, earning accolades from both players and industry professionals. Notably, it received praise from Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, for its successful debut. Dive deeper into the game's impressive opening day and gain insights from Andy Serkis on the art of storytelling in video games.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made a significant impact upon its release, earning critical acclaim and capturing the attention of the gaming community. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur’s Gate 3, publicly expressed his admiration for the new RPG on Twitter (X) on April 23. He highlighted that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently the highest-rated game of 2025, boasting an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.

In addition to its critical success, Expedition 33 has quickly risen to become the third top-selling game on Steam within just 24 hours of its launch. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given its release in the same week as Oblivion Remastered. The game's success can be attributed to its high-quality gameplay and engaging storytelling, which have kept it in the spotlight.

At Game8, we awarded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a remarkable score of 96 out of 100. The game presents a refreshing take on JRPGs, blending the familiar with the innovative. It combines tactical combat with real-time interactions, revolutionizing traditional turn-based systems with elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a more in-depth analysis, be sure to read our detailed review below!