Sandfall Interactive ‘Knighted’ for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Indie developer Sandfall Interactive has been formally «knighted» for their work on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, receiving the prestigious French Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of the game’s cultural and artistic impact.

The accolade marks a historic achievement for the small studio, whose game has already become the most awarded title ever, surpassing Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3.

In a LinkedIn announcement, Sandfall expressed gratitude to their team and players, saying the honour recognises their creative achievements and hopes to inspire others to pursue ambitious projects.

«From Expeditioners to Knights! We were received yesterday at the Ministry of Culture to celebrate our game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Members of Sandfall Interactive were awarded the Order of Arts and Letters,» the studio wrote.

They added, «This distinction honours us, and our deepest thanks go to our team who shaped this world and to the millions of players who brought it to life. We hope our journey inspires those who wish to create their own work.»

Kursiv also reports that the acclaimed fantasy video game franchise Baldur’s Gate is being adapted into a television series.

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