“You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity.” Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 praised by French President Emmanuel Macron

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed the milestone of one million copies sold, an achievement that eclipses Xbox Game Pass statistics not publicly disclosed, and it’s leading discussions for Game of the Year.

The game, produced by the French studio Sandfall Interactive, has even garnered the attention of France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, who expressed his admiration for the developers in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Macron congratulates Sandfall Interactive on their achievement

Previously struggling with French in high school, I now find relief with Google Translate.

“With more than a million copies sold and consistently highly-rated, it’s indeed a French gem! Macron comments on a post garnering over 1700 likes,

“Bravo to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators of Expedition 33. You embody the spirit of French boldness and innovation.”

A nice change from the usual

It’s quite surprising to witness a public figure, particularly the head of government, endorsing a video game. It makes me wonder where Keir Starmer was when Atomfall reached 1.5 million players? Perhaps he could have acknowledged the role it played in boosting sales of Cornish pasties and SPAM.

Typically, video games are blamed by governments for causing violence among youths. Even Macron, during the 2023 riots in France, accused video games of intoxicating the young people. However, he later clarified on Twitter that his comments were not about condemning video games but rather about denouncing violence.

He has always viewed video games as an opportunity for France, a chance to empower its youth, create jobs, and stimulate the economy.

I’ve boosted the enthusiasm of gamers. However, I’ve always believed that video games offer a unique opportunity for France, its youth, and its future, for jobs and our economy. I want to make this point clearer…

I’ve ignited passion among gamers. Nevertheless, I’ve consistently viewed video games as an exceptional chance for France, its young generation, and their future, for employment opportunities and the overall economy. I aim to express this thought more clearly.

Deserved encouragement for Sandfall Interactive

Despite some predicting that Elder Scrolls 6: Oblivion Remaster would overshadow Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in popularity, the opposite has proven true as this game developed by Sandfall Interactive, a team of ex-Ubisoft employees, has flourished both commercially and critically since its release. In fact, it currently holds the top spot on Metacritic, an impressive accomplishment that even caught the attention of the French President. And let me tell you, it’s nothing short of amazing to witness such success!

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2025-05-02 18:09