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"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Soundtrack Hits Top of Billboard Classical Charts"

Author : Amelia May 13,2025

Developer Sandfall Interactive has proudly announced that the soundtrack for their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of the Billboard album charts shortly after its release. This turn-based RPG has captivated fans not only with its engaging gameplay and compelling story but also with its enchanting music, which has become a focal point of discussion on social media.

A visit to the Billboard website reveals that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently dominating both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Sandfall also shared that the soundtrack has impressively ranked at number 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are deeply connected to the game's dreamlike tunes, which enhance the entire adventure.

PlayThe *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* soundtrack features over 150 individual tracks, with many achieving hundreds of thousands of streams on **Spotify**. Among these, the epic track "Lumière" stands out as the most popular, amassing nearly 1.9 million views on **YouTube** and slightly over 1.9 million streams on **Spotify**.

The resonance of a video game's music with fans to this extent is a remarkable achievement, especially considering the soundtrack was crafted by composer Lorien Testard. Sandfall discovered Testard on SoundCloud, as highlighted in their interview with BBC.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), and within less than two weeks, it has surpassed the 2 million copies sold milestone. This success story has even garnered praise from French President Emmanuel Macron, who offered his congratulations.

For further insights into the reception of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you can explore why Sandfall doesn't believe the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered affected its sales. Additionally, delve into how the project is reigniting familiar debates about turn-based games.