A major contender for Game Of The Year has already been discounted across PS5, Xbox and PC, as a film adaptation gets underway.
There have been several excellent games released in 2025 so far, including Citizen Sleeper 2, Split Fiction, and Blue Prince, but the most surprising might be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Developed by new studio Sandfall Interactive, the French turn-based role player is an original IP which packs the vocal talents of Daredevil’s Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis from The Lord Of The Rings. Along with receiving critical acclaim, it has sold over one million copies within just three days.
If you haven’t yet jumped into its brand of dark fantasy, various retailers have already discounted the game across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, less than a week after it launched.
On Amazon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been reduced by 18% to £40.99 on PlayStation 5, while the Xbox Series X version is 20% off at £39.99.
There is a bit of a wait for physical copies (delivery is currently listed between May 13 to June 2) but the developers have assured more are on the way to various retailers, in light of the demand.
‘We are aware that we have sold out of physical editions at various retailers,’ a post from the developer reads. ‘Our distribution partners are looking into re-stocking. Sorry, the demand has been higher than expected in many regions. Please stay in touch with your local stores for more info.’
If you’re an eager beaver on PC, Fantatical is selling Steam keys for £33.59, which is 20% off the usual £41.99 price. The deluxe edition, which includes additional outfits and hairstyles, is also down to £39.99.
Cheap deals on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Amazon – £40.99 on PlayStation 5 (18% off)
- Amazon – £39.99 on Xbox Series X (20% off)
- Fanatical – £33.59 on PC (20% off)
The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes a sequel almost inevitable but it seems like publisher Kepler Interactive was confident in the IP before it even launched, as a movie adaptation was officially announced back in January.
As reported by Variety earlier this year, Sandfall Interactive has teamed up with Story Kitchen (the same company developing movies for Just Cause and Streets Of Rage) on the project. Casting and directorial decisions are said to be underway, with Story Kitchen founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg serving as producers.
‘We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sandfall Interactive to bring the rich, immersive world of Expedition 33 to the big screen,’ a statement from Story Kitchen reads. ‘The game’s compelling narrative and complex characters provide a solid foundation for a cinematic experience that will resonate with both gamers and moviegoers alike.’
As seen with the success of A Minecraft Movie, movie adaptations of video games are doing big business at the moment. However, the biggest ones are in the family-friendly mould, like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic The Hedgehog, so it remains to be seen if the mature themes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can find similar success on the big screen.
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