Clair Obscur: How 30 First-Time Devs Built a GOTY to CRUSH AAA!

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Discover the incredible story behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a 2025 Game of the Year contender that’s shaking up the gaming industry! Sandfall Interactive’s director, Guillaume Broche, recruited a passionate team of just 30 developers from Reddit forums and SoundCloud, defying the odds to create a turn-based RPG masterpiece. With stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, a haunting Belle Époque-inspired world, and a soundtrack that’s gone viral on Spotify, this indie gem outperforms bloated AAA titles. Is Clair Obscur proof that the era of overpriced, underdelivering AAA games is over? We dive into how this small team outshined industry giants, selling 1 million copies in 3 days and earning a 92/100 on Metacritic. From Final Fantasy-inspired combat to a gripping story about the Paintress, find out why RPG fans are calling this a “line in the sand” for gaming.

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