Elder Scrolls 33 'Clair Oblivion' Dubbed 'Barbenheimer'

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's publisher addresses the unexpected launch timing of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, drawing comparisons to the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Discover their reaction to this surprise release and precise global launch timings for Expedition 33.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Faces Release Week Showdown With Oblivion Remaster

Publisher Kepler Interactive Jokingly References Barbenheimer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was approaching its scheduled launch when Bethesda unexpectedly announced The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for the same week. Kepler Interactive humorously addressed the situation on Twitter/X on April 22, drawing parallels to last year's Barbenheimer cultural moment.

The term Barbenheimer originated when Warner Bros.' vibrant Barbie and Universal's intense Oppenheimer surprisingly premiered on the same July 2023 date. Fans created memes about the stark contrast between the films, with many attending double-feature screenings while changing outfits between movies. Kepler used this analogy to describe sharing a release window with Oblivion's remaster.

Despite many developers rescheduling to avoid competing with major releases, Expedition 33 appears committed to maintaining its original launch date, creating an interesting dynamic between the two RPGs.

Global Simultaneous Release Details Confirmed

Ahead of launch, Expedition 33 revealed its precise global release schedule. The game will unlock simultaneously across all platforms at 3 AM ET / 12 AM PT on April 24.

The worldwide timetable shows exact launch times for each region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 arrives April 24, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates about this atmospheric RPG, explore our coverage below.