Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaks Game of the Year Award Record, Tops Elden Ring

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a historic milestone by claiming the highest number of Game of the Year awards. The game has now surpassed its predecessor, Elden Ring, by earning a staggering 436 awards.

Record-Breaking Achievements

Last week, nominations poured in for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at the Game Developers Choice Awards. The title has been nominated for nearly all categories, continuing its dominance alongside accolades from the Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Notably, the game also achieved significant recognition at the BAFTAs and other award ceremonies.

Leading the Pack

According to gaming analyst Angie from ResetEra, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has firmly established itself as a leader in award counts. Here’s how the top five games rank:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 436 awards
• Elden Ring – 429 awards
• The Last of Us Part II – 326 awards
• Baldur’s Gate 3 – 288 awards
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 281 awards

Players’ Choice Recognition

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reportedly secured more Players’ Choice awards than its closest competitors, totaling 125. Here’s the breakdown of Players’ Choice awards for the top contenders:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 125 awards
• The Last of Us Part II – 115 awards
• Elden Ring – 97 awards
• Baldur’s Gate 3 – 89 awards

Percentage of Awards

While these figures are impressive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ranks third when considering the percentage of Game of the Year wins relative to the total awards distributed in its release year. This year, the title captured 70%, yet it trails behind Street Fighter II with 80% and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with 87%.

Community and Industry Impact

The recognition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has thrust developer Sandfall into the spotlight, even prompting a congratulatory message from French President Emmanuel Macron. However, the studio faced controversy recently when it lost two awards from the Indie Game Awards due to allegations surrounding its use of generative AI technologies.

Recent Updates

At The Game Awards last month, Sandfall unveiled new downloadable content (DLC) and Patch 1.5.0 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This update introduces a new area, Verso’s Drafts, alongside challenging boss fights. IGN rated the game a commendable 9/10, stating, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 excels with its immersive combat system and compelling narrative.”

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