Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered acclaim from Baldur's Gate 3's Publishing Director following its successful launch. Discover details about the game's impressive debut and Andy Serkis' insights on video game storytelling.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Crowned 2025's Highest Rated Game

Baldur's Gate 3 Publishing Director Voices Approval

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted to widespread critical acclaim, capturing attention from players and industry professionals. Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) Publishing Director Michael Douse expressed his admiration and urged fans to support Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse praised the new RPG via Twitter (X), noting its current status as 2025's highest-rated title. Currently holding a 92 Metacritic score with a "Must-Play" recommendation, Expedition 33 continues to impress.

The game became Steam's third top-selling title within 24 hours of release, maintaining visibility despite competition from Oblivion Remastered's simultaneous launch. Expedition 33 shines through its refined gameplay mechanics and sophisticated narrative design.

At Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a 96/100 score for its innovative JRPG approach that balances nostalgia with bold innovations. The title merges tactical combat with real-time mechanics, revolutionizing turn-based systems through dodging, parrying, counters, and precision attacks. Explore our full analysis in the article below!