"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Named Top Game of 2025, Praised by BG3's Director"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made a spectacular entrance into the gaming world, earning high praise not only from players but also from industry leaders. Notably, Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur's Gate 3, has publicly celebrated its successful launch. Dive deeper into the game's impressive opening day and hear from Andy Serkis on the art of storytelling in video games.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Highest Rated Game of 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has swiftly risen to critical acclaim, capturing the attention and admiration of both players and developers across the globe. Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), has openly expressed his support and encouraged fans to dive into Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly launched RPG, highlighting that it holds the title of the highest-rated game of 2025. At the time of this writing, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic, earning the coveted "Must-Play" tag from the site.

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, the game has secured the third spot among top-selling games on Steam, despite competing with the simultaneous launch of Oblivion Remastered. Expedition 33 continues to shine brightly, thanks to its high-quality gameplay and engaging, intricate storytelling.

Here at Game8, we've given Expedition 33 a stellar rating of 96 out of 100, applauding its innovative approach to JRPGs. The game masterfully blends tactical combat with real-time interaction, revolutionizing traditional turn-based mechanics with features like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For a more in-depth analysis, be sure to check out our detailed article below!