Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Soundtrack Hits No.1 on Billboard Classical Charts

Developer Sandfall Interactive has proudly announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has soared to the top of Billboard album charts shortly after its release. As the turn-based RPG continues to captivate fans worldwide, its enchanting music has emerged as a standout feature, earning widespread acclaim on social media and now, on Billboard charts.

Visit the Billboard website, and you'll discover that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently leading 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 number 31 on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only drawn to the game's compelling story and gameplay but are also deeply immersed in its dreamlike musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 unique tracks, many of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, the epic "Lumière," has amassed nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and just over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.

The remarkable resonance of a video game soundtrack with music enthusiasts is a testament to its quality, and it's even more impressive given that the music was crafted by composer Lorien Testard. Sandfall revealed in an interview with BBC that Testard was discovered on SoundCloud, highlighting the power of digital platforms in uncovering exceptional talent.

Launched on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S (including Game Pass), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark in less than two weeks. This swift success story has earned Sandfall's debut game widespread praise, with even French President Emmanuel Macron offering 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.