Clair Obsucr Expedition 33 continues its run because the thrilling new recreation within the highlight in the meanwhile, following its incredible dash to a million copies sold and absurd levels of critical 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 assist. The President of France Emmanuel Macron.
Posting on Instagram, Macron acknowledged (translated from French), “1,000,000 copies and thus 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 absolutely a pleasant factor to see in the event you’re a member of workers 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 once you get some recognition from these on the highest degree of state! I am British so, I am unable to bear 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 nice vibes. On the different hand, it’s a tad humorous to me that President Macron is again to his traditional routine of praising the French online game sector when it was solely again in 2023 that Macron blamed video games for a youth riot, after Nahel Merzouk was shot by police. He would stroll this again, after all, but it surely would 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 below the bus once 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 reputation. Macron, often 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.