Expedition 33 Leader Acknowledges Mixed Reactions to Upcoming Game as Part of the Journey

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the first title from Sandfall Interactive, took the gaming world by storm in 2025, racking up multiple game of the year accolades. As the studio gears up for its next venture, director Guillaume Broche acknowledges the challenge of following such a beloved debut, and he’s perfectly fine if the next game doesn’t resonate with everyone.

In a candid episode of Video Game Club on YouTube, Broche shared insights about Sandfall’s upcoming project, stating, “Maybe people won’t like it. That’s life.” This laid-back perspective is refreshing, especially when considering the immense success of Clair Obscur. He emphasizes that the development philosophy behind the first game was never about catering to an audience. “We didn’t make the first game to please anyone,” he admits, attributing its success to the team’s genuine passion for the project. They created a game that excited them, and the fact that players loved it was simply a bonus.

Broche sees no reason to change this approach, even with the heightened expectations following Clair Obscur’s success. He acknowledges the pressure to scale up or expand the studio due to the newfound attention, but he believes that would lead to creating games he wouldn’t personally enjoy.

While details about Sandfall’s next project remain under wraps, Broche hinted at some significant changes ahead. A key question is whether the next title will be a direct sequel to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He reiterated a point he’s made before: “Clair Obscur” is the franchise name, and Expedition 33 is just one narrative the team wanted to explore. This suggests that Sandfall might adopt an anthology format similar to Final Fantasy, where each installment introduces a new world and characters. A true sequel would also necessitate choosing a canon ending for Expedition 33, a decision the studio has intentionally sidestepped. Regardless of what comes next, the future of Clair Obscur is definitely something to keep an eye on.

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