Square Enix Acknowledges Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Considers Future Turn-Based RPG Projects
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has not only become one of the best-rated games of the year but also a major commercial success. Many fans of classic role-playing games (RPGs) are now using it as the perfect example of how the traditional RPG genre, with its classic turn-based combat, still has a place in modern gaming and can succeed. The title, inspired by the classic Final Fantasy saga, has even surpassed the latest entries in the franchise, which have increasingly shifted toward action-focused gameplay.
Square Enix is Fully Aware of the Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
During a meeting with its shareholders (thanks TheGamer), one investor expressed the desire for Square Enix to create new Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy games with turn-based combat, citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as an example.
Square Enix’s response? The company confirmed that it is very much aware of the game’s success and how well it has been received by both the press and players. They also added that turn-based RPGs, based on commands, are the foundation of Square Enix, and they continue to value these types of games, promising to offer more works of this kind in the future.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
