In a recent interview on PlayStation Inside, former head of PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida, highlighted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a game studios should look up to. He believes the French JRPG demonstrates a successful blend of ambition, a limited budget, and an independent approach to game development.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was created by Sandfall Interactive, a studio with a core staff of 33 people. However, hundreds of outsourced specialists, including testers and voice actors, also contributed to the project. The game`s credits list a total of 412 individuals.
According to Yoshida, the industry should more frequently consider such development formats. He posits that high-quality results are achievable even with relatively modest resources. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a notable release this spring, having sold over a million copies and being available on Game Pass since its launch.