Clair Obsucr Expedition 33 continues its run because the thrilling new sport within the highlight in the meanwhile, following its unimaginable sprint to 1,000,000 copies bought and absurd ranges of important acclaim. It appears one man has taken discover of this French success, both organically or by way of an aide I am positive, and has come ahead to specific help. The President of France Emmanuel Macron.
Posting on Instagram, Macron acknowledged (translated from French), “One million copies and so far, one of many best-rated video games in historical past: and sure, it is French! Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and all of the creators of Expedition 33. You’re a shining instance of French audacity and creativity.”
On one hand, that is certainly a pleasant factor to see if you happen to’re a member of employees at Sandfall Interactive, a studio that has already been constantly humble and grateful given the success its breakout hit has seen. Additionally, it is good whenever you get some recognition from these on the highest stage of state! I am British so, I can not keep in mind the final time a Prime Minister shouted out a UK studio. So finally any fuzzy heat feeling these working at Sandfall Interactive is properly deserved.
Okay, so here is the place that nagging voice in my head spoils all the great vibes. On the different hand, it’s a tad humorous to me that President Macron is again to his standard routine of praising the French online game sector when it was solely again in 2023 that Macron blamed video video games for a youth riot, after Nahel Merzouk was shot by police. He would stroll this again, in fact, nevertheless it does not assist the sensation that politicians reward video video games when issues are going properly to attraction to youthful people, however stay able to throw the medium beneath the bus after they really feel inclined to take action.
Okay, moan over! A pleasant second for the Sandfall Interactive crew and if nothing else a milestone second in Clair Obscur’s rise in recognition. Macron, normally content material with bigging up s**t French esports groups, in my thoughts is a marker for when something French gaming associated breaches containment and enters the zeitgeist. So, an indication of additional excellent news to come back.
