Expedition 33 Director Says Next Game May Not Match Its Success
Guillaume Broche, creative director at Sandfall Interactive, has addressed expectations for the studio’s next project following the extraordinary success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The action RPG became one of 2025’s most acclaimed titles, winning multiple Game of the Year awards—a haul that surpassed the previous record set by FromSoftware’s Elden Ring.
With such a successful title in their portfolio, Broche is aware that the studio faces significant expectations for its follow-up. However, he has signaled a pragmatic approach to future projects, indicating he is prepared to accept more modest commercial or critical success for the next game. This stance reflects both an understanding of the challenge in replicating Expedition 33’s exceptional reception and a desire to manage expectations as the team moves forward.
Broche’s comments suggest Sandfall Interactive is taking a measured view of its prospects, prioritizing creative ambition and quality over the pressure to immediately replicate their previous success.