Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is marking its first anniversary with a cosmetic refresh that gives every party member a new hairstyle, capping a breakout year for Sandfall Interactive's RPG that has now sold 8 million copies worldwide.
The free update rolled out today with anniversary haircuts for all six main characters: Gustave, Verso, Maelle, Lune, Sciel, and Monoco. Players can claim the new styles through in-game merchants and equip them immediately. Sandfall revealed the addition alongside fresh artwork showing the cast sporting their redesigned looks.
The milestone reflects the game's explosive momentum since launch. Beyond physical sales, Clair Obscur became the most downloaded new third-party release on Xbox Game Pass during 2025, significantly expanding its reach across Microsoft's subscription service.
Today's patch also includes a handful of bug fixes addressing minor issues, including a menu display problem with the Danseuse outfit and collision glitches in various locations. A fix for achievement descriptions was also deployed after an initial adjustment caused problems.
Clair Obscur has dominated award season. The RPG most recently won Best Game at the BAFTA Awards, adding to an already impressive trophy haul across major gaming award shows throughout the year.
With success mounting, Sandfall Interactive is already moving forward on its next project. The studio has hinted that it will remain set in the Clair Obscur universe, though full details remain under wraps. The developer has kept specifics about the new venture tightly secured for now.
Author Emily Chen: "A free anniversary cosmetics drop paired with 8 million sales is the kind of momentum any developer dreams of, and it signals Sandfall knows how to celebrate success while keeping players invested for what comes next."
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