Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Receives Congratulations from Macron

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was undoubtedly the absolute star of The Game Awards 2025. The work by French studio Sandfall Interactive arrived at the ceremony with 12 nominations and swept the awards, winning an impressive nine accolades, most notably Game of the Year. An unprecedented dominance that has received praise from many quarters, including personalities outside the world of video games.

French President offers congratulations

Among these personalities is French President Emmanuel Macron: with a message on his official Instagram profile, Macron celebrates the game's crowning as Game of the Year, emphasizing that this is the first time for a French production. The President congratulates Sandfall Interactive, speaking of pride for Montpellier (the studio's city) and for France as a whole.