"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Named 2025's Top Game, Praised by BG3's Director"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, earning widespread acclaim and praise from both players and industry professionals. Notably, Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has publicly expressed his admiration for the game's successful launch. Dive deeper to discover more about the game's stellar opening day and gain insights from Andy Serkis on the art of storytelling in video games.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches with critical acclaim, making waves and receiving praise from players and developers alike. Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) Publishing Director Michael Douse shares this sentiment and encourages fans to support Expedition 33.

On April 23, Michael Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly released RPG, highlighting that it is currently the highest-rated game of 2025. As of now, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.

Within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has surged to become the third top-selling game on Steam, even amidst competition from the release of Oblivion Remastered. The game's high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling have kept it firmly in the spotlight.

Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a remarkable 96 out of 100, celebrating its innovative approach to JRPGs that blends the familiar with the daringly fresh. The game masterfully combines tactical combat with real-time interaction, reimagining traditional turn-based systems through features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on the game, be sure to check out our detailed article below!