Many people's frontrunner for 2025 Game of the Year - including here at Gamer Social Club, where we awarded the game a 10/10 - appears to be the start of a franchise.

In a new (and excellent) interview with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, Expedition 33's Creative Director Guillaume Broche confirmed that the game will be part of a wider Clair Obscur franchise:

Expedition 33 told a contained story that wrapped up superbly, leaving very few plots feasibly open. However, fans have theorised that the game could be expanded upon - perhaps with tales of failed Expeditions or more in the world of Lumiere and The Continent. When Matty posed the question to Broche about the game becoming a franchise, he comments "Yeah, so Clair Obscur is a franchise name. Expedition 33 is one of the stories that we want to tell in this franchise".

However, eager not to give to much away for now, Broche adds "exactly what it will will look like and what the concept will be still too soon to announce. Um but what is sure is that this is not the end of the Clair franchise"

Accessibility and localisation features for Expedition 33

The dust still hasn't truly settled on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the game continues to attract new players across sales and Xbox Game Pass players. Meanwhile, Sandfall look are looking to bring new players from across the globe to the game as they're working on new localisation and accessibility features. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Merchandise is also on the way if you're looking for something new for your gaming memorabilia shelves.

Personally, I believe the game is a modern masterpiece and comfortably the best game of the year so far and I’d love for more people to have the ability to play. Award season looms…

Interview with Rich Keeble, voice of Monoco

If you're a fan of Expedition 33 and keen to see more interview content, be sure to check out our Gamer Social Club exclusive interview with Rich Keeble, voice of the mysterious Monoco.

Are you still playing through Expedition 33? If so please see our list of guides below. What's your hope for a sequel from Sandfall? Let us know in the comments below and stick with GSC for all the news on a new entry in the Clair Obscur franchise.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guides

• Prologue: A Peculiar Encounter Achievement/Trophy Guide
• Prologue: All 3 Festival Coins Guide
• Act 1: Collectibles Guide
  • Act 1: Spring Meadows Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Flying Waters Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Ancient Sanctuary Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Gestral Village Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Esquie's Nest Collectables Guide
  • Act 1: Stone Wave Cliffs Collectables Guide
• The Manor's Secret Room Guide
• The Manor's Kitchen Guide
• The Manor's Bedroom Guide
• The Manor's Library Guide
• The Manor's Bathroom Guide
• The Manor's Playroom Guide
• The Manor's Study Guide
• The Manor's Reading Room Guide
• The Manor's Art Room Guide
• The Manor's Pet Room Guide
• The Manor's Washroom Guide
• The Manor's Greenhouse Guide
• The Manor's Gallery Guide
• The Manor's Painting Room Guide