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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, earning widespread acclaim and high praise from both players and industry professionals. Notably, Michael Douse, the Publishing Director of Baldur’s Gate 3, has publicly celebrated the game's impressive launch.

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

Baldur’s Gate 3 Publishing Director Shows Support

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches with critical acclaim, making waves and receiving praise from players and developers alike. Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) Publishing Director Michael Douse shares this sentiment and encourages fans to support Expedition 33.

On April 23, Douse took to Twitter (X) to commend the newly released RPG, noting that it is currently the highest-rated game of 2025. As of this writing, Expedition 33 boasts an impressive aggregate score of 92 on Metacritic and has been tagged as a "Must-Play" by the platform.

Remarkably, within just 24 hours of its release, Expedition 33 has climbed to become the third top-selling game on Steam. This achievement is especially notable given that it shares its release week with the highly anticipated Oblivion Remastered. Yet, Expedition 33 continues to capture the spotlight with its high-quality gameplay and intricate storytelling.

Here at Game8, we awarded Expedition 33 a score of 96 out of 100, applauding its innovative approach to JRPGs that strikes a balance between the deeply familiar and the daringly fresh. The game's hybrid system of tactical combat and real-time interaction revolutionizes traditional turn-based mechanics by incorporating elements like dodging, parrying, counters, and timed attacks. For more detailed insights into the game, be sure to read our comprehensive review below!