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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - How a French Indie Became GOTY 2025

A deep dive into the business strategy, platform partnerships, and creative vision that made Sandfall Interactive's RPG the biggest indie success of 2025.

  • Understand the key levers behind 9 Game Awards wins including GOTY
  • Learn why Xbox Game Pass was crucial to the 5M+ sales milestone
  • Get actionable insights for studios, publishers, and platforms
  • Discover the business lessons reshaping the indie landscape

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9
Game Awards Wins
5M+
Copies Sold
#1
Game Pass Launch 2025
12
TGA Nominations

What's Inside the Case Study

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Phenomenon Overview

Historic awards success, commercial milestones, and platform reach analysis. How the game broke records at The Game Awards 2025.

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What Made It Stand Out

Innovative hybrid gameplay, distinctive Belle Époque art direction, and narrative strength that drove cultural resonance.

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Strategic Business Insights

Lessons for indie studios, publisher opportunities, and platform growth levers. Actionable takeaways for industry leaders.

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Industry Impact

How this title redefined indie potential, proved awards as commercial catalysts, and highlighted subscription platform importance.

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Cyril Guilleminot

Gaming Advisor | 20+ Years Experience

Former Gameloft executive with experience across mobile gaming, cloud gaming platforms, and strategic partnerships. I analyze gaming industry trends and help studios and publishers optimize their strategies for global markets.