Hi friends, today we will talk about a game that has created a stir in the gaming world in 2025 i.e. Clair Obscur Expedition 33, but this game is not being discussed only because of its amazing graphics or story but also because of the funny statement of a big star which has caught everyone’s attention, yes we are talking about Charlie Cox, whom you must know from the role of Daredevil, Charlie has given his voice in this game but he says that he feels he is a cheater, what is the matter, let’s know its whole story.
Why does Charlie Cox feel he is a cheater
So the thing is that Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the first game of French studio Sandfall Interactive, which created a stir as soon as it was released, this game sold thirty-three lakh copies in thirty-three days, which is a record in itself, Charlie Cox gave his character named Gustave in it. He has given voice but when people praise him, he laughs and says that I feel like I am a fraud because Charlie spent only four hours in the studio for this game, yes, he recorded his voice in just four hours and that too without playing the game himself. In an interview, Charlie said that I am not a gamer. My agent asked if I want to do a voice over. I was in the studio for four hours. Maybe people congratulate me but I feel I have not done anything. Charlie may not play the game but he says that he has heard that the game is amazing and he is very happy for Sandfall Interactive. Charlie saying that he feels like an imposter shows his simplicity and fans liked this thing of his very much. In a clip on X, he was seen laughing and saying his point and fans liked it very much.
Why is Clair Obscur Expedition 33 so special?
Now let’s talk about this game as well because Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is not an ordinary game. It is a JRPG style game which is famous for its story, graphics and music. Sandfall Interactive made it in a budget of just eighteen to twenty eight million dollars which is very less compared to triple A games, yet this game gave competition to big titles like The Elder Scrolls Four Oblivion Remastered. The story of the game is very emotional and deep in which characters like Gustav have settled in the hearts of the fans. Apart from Charlie, stars like Andy Serkis, Jennifer English and Ben Star have also given voice to it. Thirty lakh copies were sold in seventy two hours of release and thirty three lakh in thirty three days. The President of France also praised it. The director of the game started it after getting bored at Ubisoft and most of the team was of junior developers who did not have much experience in making games. But people are even calling it a threat to the gaming industry because such a small budget and small team did such a great job.
Future of Clair Obscur Expedition 33
The story of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 does not end here. Sandfall Interactive said that they are planning to make more improvements in the game. It will include new features like photo mode, better localization and accessibility options. Also, the game is expected to get a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. Fans are praising both Charlie’s simplicity and the quality of the game. A user wrote on Instagram, Charlie, you are not a cheater, you are Gustav. RPG fans are considering it as revolutionary as Baldur’s Gate 3. So friends, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is not just a game but an example that even small teams can fulfill big dreams. And Charlie Cox may call himself a cheater, but his voice brought Gustav alive. Have you played this game or what do you think about Charlie’s words, please tell us in the comments.