Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been lauded for its stellar launch, earning high praise from both players and industry professionals, including the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3. Dive deeper to discover more about the game's impressive debut and Andy Serkis' insights on narrative in video games.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has burst onto the scene with critical acclaim, captivating audiences and garnering accolades from both gamers and developers. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has voiced his support and urged fans to experience Expedition 33 for themselves.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (now known as X) to commend the newly launched RPG, highlighting that it is currently the top-rated game of 2025. As of this writing, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to the third position among top-selling games on Steam. This achievement is particularly notable given its simultaneous launch week with Oblivion Remastered, yet Expedition 33 continues to shine with its superior gameplay and compelling narrative.

Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a stellar score of 96 out of 100, celebrating its innovative approach to JRPGs that blends the familiar with the refreshingly new. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interaction, revolutionizing traditional turn-based mechanics through features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our review, be sure to check out our detailed article below!