"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Soundtrack Dominates Billboard Classical Charts"

Developer Sandfall Interactive recently revealed that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has climbed to the top of Billboard album charts in the weeks following its release. As the game continues to captivate fans worldwide, its music has emerged as a standout feature, sparking widespread enthusiasm among gamers and social media enthusiasts alike. Now, this recognition is translating into chart-topping success.

Visiting the Billboard website confirms that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 holds the number one spot on both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Additionally, the soundtrack has achieved notable rankings at position 13 on the Official Soundtrack Album chart and 31 on the Official Album Download chart. Clearly, players are embracing far more than just the game’s compelling narrative and engaging gameplay—they’re also drawn to its enchanting musical backdrop.

The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack features over 150 tracks, many of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on platforms like Spotify. Among these, the track Lumière has emerged as the most popular, amassing nearly 1.9 million views on YouTube and slightly over 1.9 million streams on Spotify.

It’s a remarkable achievement for any video game to resonate so deeply with music lovers, particularly given that the soundtrack was crafted by composer Lorien Testard. As Sandfall noted in an interview with the BBC, Testard was discovered through SoundCloud.

Released on April 24, 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S (as well as Game Pass). Within just two weeks, the game surpassed the 2 million copies sold mark, marking a significant milestone for Sandfall. Its acclaim extends beyond gaming circles, with French President Emmanuel Macron even congratulating the team on their accomplishment.

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