Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Applauds Clair Obscur

Combining turn-based tactics with real-time flair, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has swiftly captured the admiration of both gaming enthusiasts and critics. Recently, Michael Douse, the director of publishing for Baldur’s Gate 3, openly lauded the game, passionately urging the community to rally behind it.

Fresh on the scene, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the brainchild of Sandfall Interactive. This promising fantasy RPG was first unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2024, immediately capturing the imaginations of gamers. By January 2025, the anticipation reached a fever pitch, with the Collector’s Edition flying off the shelves within a week. The game’s official release on April 24 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S marked its critical acclaim, receiving accolades from prominent figures like Michael Douse himself.

Taking to Twitter, Douse called on the gaming community to support Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He highlighted its stellar rating as 2025’s top game and noted the appeal of experiencing a title featuring actors from Baldur’s Gate 3. The cast boasts accomplished names such as Jennifer English—known for voicing Shadowheart—alongside talents like Charlie Cox, Andy Serkis, and Ben Starr.

Douse didn’t stop at just praising the game’s star power. He lauded Sandfall Interactive for shaping such a remarkable RPG with a modest team of only 30 members, likening it to a youthful airplane captain’s unexpected expertise. Despite its availability on Xbox Game Pass, Douse appealed to players to purchase the game, emphasizing the greater benefit it would provide to the developers. He described Clair Obscur as a masterpiece “brilliantly attuned,” a quality he attributes to the agility of smaller teams.

For RPG lovers, the release of Clair Obscur has been a delight, offering a comprehensive gaming experience. Players can dive into a 30-hour main campaign, extend their adventure to around 60 hours with side quests, and even partake in community events like a special giveaway for a themed Xbox Series X console. Moreover, a live-action adaptation is already in the pipeline, though it’s set for a release no sooner than 2026. Despite being a newcomer, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has solidified its status as a standout entry in the year’s gaming lineup, leaving us eagerly watching to see how it maintains its momentum.