Sandfall Interactive teases their next game after the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. What’s next for the breakout RPG studio?

Expedition 33

When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched, no one quite expected the emotional punch and refined gameplay that awaited. Sandfall Interactive, a new AA studio, stunned players and critics alike with a cinematic turn-based RPG that was as beautiful as it was heartbreaking.

With millions of copies sold across PC and console, the studio’s debut title isn’t just a hit, it’s a declaration to the other studios that AA gaming is not extinct and can overshadow big titles. And now, as fans continue to explore the dreamlike world of Expedition 33, everyone’s wondering: what’s next?

Eyes on the future: What’s Sandfall Interactive cooking up next?

The image shows the various characters in Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The image shows the various characters arriving at a new location in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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the image shows a player fighting a boss in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The image shows the distorted world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The image shows Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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The image shows the various characters in Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The image shows the various characters arriving at a new location in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
the image shows a player fighting a boss in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The image shows the distorted world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The image shows Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

With one of the most talked-about RPG debuts in recent memory, Sandfall Interactive isn’t looking to slow down. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry, producer François Meurisse confirmed that a new game is definitely in the pipeline, though the studio is tight-lipped on the details.

The only hints so far? There are exciting ideas brewing, and creative director Guillaume Broche is already sketching the blueprint for their next adventure. While fans are hoping for another emotionally rich experience, Sandfall isn’t rushing the reveal.

We’ll start from a more efficient position than when we started the company five years ago. […] But I can say that we have – and Guillaume in particular has – great ideas for the next game.

However, development on the new title should be quicker this time around. With the success of Expedition 33, the studio has grown its team and learned invaluable lessons from its debut project.

Meurisse hinted that they’re now starting from a far more “efficient position” than when they first formed the studio, though he also acknowledged that expectations are much higher now. Whatever they’re cooking, one thing’s clear: the world is watching, and hopes are high.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made a loud first impression

the image shows a player parrying an attack in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Expedition 33 made us cry. Now we’re ready to do it all over again. | Image Credit: Sandfall Interactive

So why all the buzz about Sandfall’s next move? The answer lies in the unforgettable impact of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This wasn’t just a solid debut, it was a masterclass in how to mix emotional storytelling, stylish turn-based combat, and evocative art direction into something truly special.

The game’s narrative, steeped in loss and wonder about what to do next, struck a chord with players, turning heads and stealing hearts with every haunting note and meaningful moment.

What started as a passion project evolved into a global phenomenon, selling millions of copies across various platforms and smashing the studio’s internal expectations. For a first title, that’s more than impressive, it’s groundbreaking.

The game’s success has not only validated the studio’s vision but also positioned them as one of the most exciting new names in the RPG scene. It’s no wonder fans are so eager to see what comes next. If Expedition 33 was the prologue, Sandfall’s next chapter might just be legendary.