Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Development budget revealed

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands up to international video game blockbusters.

But what was his real development budget ? Find out in this article.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 budget

Sandfall Interactive has not officially stated how much it cost to develop the game, but estimates put the budget for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 around around 10 million euros.

There are also rumours on the Internet that the budget may have reached over 30 million euros with marketing.

The game's affordable retail price

Clair Obscur had some fairly substantial competitors in the video game sector, expected in 2025.

• The decision by the creators to market the game at a price 49.99 $ is one of the elements that has contributed to the RPG's success.
• The game is sold from 20 $ below list price of a big-budget game.
• Sandfall Interactive claims that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is their first game. and they want as many people as possible to be able to discover their world. 

This consumer-focused approach has set the studio apart from its competitors. L'team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 composed of a about thirty people has also contributed to the game's renown.

The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Here are the sales trends for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 :

• The pre-orders began in mid-October 2024.
• On April 25, 2025, 24 hours after the game's release, it had already passed the milestone of 500,000 sales.
• On April 27, 2025, the RPG reached the 100,000 simultaneous players on Steam.
• On May 6, 2025, the game reached the two million sales.

If you're just starting out, take a look at our complete guide to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.