Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success often gets compared to that of Baldur's Gate 3, and it's easy to see why. Both are narrative-heavy, turn-based RPGs that came out of nowhere and sold ridiculously well, and then went on to sweep the award shows. But something that isn't discussed as often is that both games have amassed a large, dedicated fandom.
Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is well aware of this and is in awe of everything that the fans have created. However, she did not expect this at all and just hoped that "some people" would like the game. It's fair to say that this wish came true, and then some.
"I didn't really expect anything at the beginning. I was just hoping some people would enjoy it," Svedberg-Yen laughs. "I've been so overwhelmed seeing how warmly the players have embraced our game."
She goes on to detail her favourite parts of the fandom. "The cosplay is amazing, the attention to detail for the costumes is... wow," she says. "The fan art, and also the people writing their own stories, people who are making video essays, or just engaging with each...
