Until now, we all know that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is very impressive in various aspects, and one of the most respected is undoubtedly its first soundtrack.
Compiled by Lorien Testard and issued by Laced recordsthe score perfectly mixes orchestral and ambient music with incredibly emotional vocal themes – and yes, we’re talking about the kind of music that gives you goosebumps every time you listen to it!
It seems that this great art is being seen recently in a big way, as the song continues to dominate the world charts almost a year after the first release of the game.
Sandfall Interactive’s RPG Breaks More Records
According to a compilation published by VGC (thanks, fellas!), the original song for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made history by being the first game score to ever reach No. 1 on three different charts: the Official Independent Albums Chart (UK), i Top 10 Best Reality Albums Chart (France and UK), and Official Vinyl Albums Chart (France and UK).
Within the chart of physical albums from France and the UK, the album currently sits above the latest album “Debí Tirar Mais Fotos” by a Puerto Rican singer Bad rabbittitled the Super Bowl last weekend. This means that sí, chica, Expedition 33 also has plenty of sazón!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is more than just a great homage to old school RPGs.
But it doesn’t end there. The album performed so well on the Top 100 Albums Chart across Europe that it broke records, marking the highest positions ever recorded by an original video game soundtrack.
France, the UK, and Germany are just a few countries that have been captivated by the magic of this game’s music. Check out the official chart entry breakdown below:
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#1 Virtual Albums Chart (France, UK)
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#1 Vinyl Albums Chart (France, UK)
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#1 Independent Albums Chart (UK)
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#1 Official Scottish Albums Chart (UK)
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#1 Music Albums Chart (UK)
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#2 Official Top 200 Albums Chart (France – SNEP)
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#2 Official Top 100 Albums Chart (Germany)
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#2 Music Albums Chart (Germany)
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#16 Official Albums Top 100 Charts (UK)
Sí, chica, Expedition 33 also has plenty of sazón!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hasn’t just conquered the music charts, though. It has also swept many prestigious industry events, including The Game Awards 2025. No wonder Sandfall Interactive’s masterpiece was recently confirmed to be officially the most awarded game of all time!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Passes Elden Ring as Most Awarded Game
A new titan claims the throne.
