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

Developer Sandfall Interactive has proudly announced that the soundtrack for their latest hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has soared to the top of Billboard's album charts shortly after its release. This achievement underscores the overwhelming positive reception to the game's music, which has been a standout feature praised across social media platforms.

Visiting the Billboard website, fans will find Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. The soundtrack's impact doesn't stop there; it has also secured the 13th position on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and the 31st spot on the Official Album Download chart. This indicates that players are not only captivated by the game's narrative and gameplay but are also deeply engaged with its enchanting musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack is a vast collection featuring over 150 tracks. Many of these tracks have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. The standout track, "Lumière," has achieved nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify, establishing it as the most popular piece within the soundtrack.

The significant resonance of a video game soundtrack with music enthusiasts is a remarkable accomplishment, especially when considering that it was crafted by composer Lorien Testard. Sandfall Interactive discovered Testard on SoundCloud, as highlighted in an interview with BBC, adding an inspiring layer to the soundtrack's success story.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was released on April 24, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, including Game Pass. In less than two weeks, it has surpassed the impressive milestone of 2 million copies sold, cementing Sandfall's debut game as a major success. The game has garnered so much acclaim that even French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly congratulated the team on their achievement.

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