In a powerful endorsement of France’s creative industries, President Emmanuel Macron has praised the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its creators at Sandfall Interactive. His comments recall previous diplomatic gestures linking games to national pride, like Poland’s gift of The Witcher 2 to the White House in 2011.

Sharing his admiration on social media, Macron posted: “One million copies sold and one of the highest-rated games ever — and it’s made in France! Kudos to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators. You embody French innovation and artistic ambition.”

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The game has become a breakout hit, earning accolades for both design and storytelling. Within days of release, Steam user counts soared above 100,000 simultaneously. Its Metacritic average of 92% cements its place among this year’s most critically acclaimed titles. Industry watchers see this as a milestone moment for French video games.

Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series (including Game Pass), and PC via Steam and Epic Games, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is setting new standards for narrative-driven RPGs.

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