Sandfall Interactive
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Tumultuous Game Awards Journey—Wins, Disqualifications, and the Motion Capture Debate
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept major gaming awards in 2025, only to have its wins retracted due to generative AI use—sparking industry-wide debates on motion capture recognition and the future of performance awards.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Disqualified from Indie Game Awards Over Generative AI Use
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was stripped of its Game of the Year and Debut Game honors by the Indie Game Awards after revelations of generative AI asset use, igniting debate about AI’s role and transparency in indie game development.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Free DLC Launches After Sweeping Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surprised fans with a free DLC release moments after dominating The Game Awards, bringing new environments, features, and quality-of-life improvements.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Phenomenal Success
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaches 5 million sales in 5 months, with updates promising new content, boss battles, and more.




